Partnership for a healthy work environment: tele-ICU/ICU collaborative.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2012
Institution/Department
MaineHealth Vital Network
Journal Title
AACN Adv Crit Care
MeSH Headings
Cooperative Behavior, Intensive Care Units, Models, Organizational, Telemedicine
Abstract
The tele-intensive care unit (ICU) provides a remote monitoring system that adds an additional layer of support for critically ill patients. However, to optimize contributions, the bedside team must incorporate this resource into the patient's plan of care. Using the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses' Healthy Work Environment Standards as a platform, we can create and nurture a new partnership model. Strategies that embrace the standards of skilled communication, true collaboration, and effective decision making become mutual goals for improving patient safety and outcomes. Joint communication guidelines facilitate timely and meaningful communication. Trust and the desire to cooperate encourage provider engagement to strengthen collaboration. The use of tele-ICU technology can assist in the interpretation and transformation of data to affect decision making at all levels to influence patient care. Through the lens of the healthy work environment, the tele-ICU/ICU partnership provides enhanced opportunities for improved patient care and team satisfaction.
ISSN
1559-7776
First Page
289
Last Page
301
Recommended Citation
Goran, Susan F and Mullen-Fortino, Margaret, "Partnership for a healthy work environment: tele-ICU/ICU collaborative." (2012). Maine Medical Center. 2131.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/mmc/2131
