Multidisciplinary teamwork

Nurses working with emergency patients commonly collaborate

with a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals. The
team approach helps caregivers to meet the diverse needs of
individual patients.
The whole goal
The goal of collaboration is to provide effective and comprehensive (holistic) care. Holistic care
addresses the biologic, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of a person.
Team huddle
A multidisciplinary team providing direct patient care may consist
of many professionals, including:
• registered nurses (RNs)
• doctors
• advanced practice nurses (such as clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners)
• licensed practical nurses (LPNs)
• respiratory therapists, paramedics, ED practitioners,
and others.