The nurse is presenting an in-service on the importance of collaborative communication. The nurse includes which critical event identified by the Joint Commission as an outcome of poor communication among health care team members?

A) The occurrence of a patient event resulting in death or serious injury
B) Decreased ability to document expenses of care provided
C) Longer time to begin surgical cases
D) Increased time to discharge patients to outpatient care

Collaborative Communication

A healthcare approach that emphasizes open, honest communication and teamwork among all members of the healthcare team, including the patient, to improve outcomes and satisfaction.

Joint Commission

An independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs in the United States.

Outcome

The result or effect of an action, situation, or event, often used to assess the effectiveness of medical treatments.