The nurse manager is reviewing the collaboration continuum in preparat

QUESTION

The nurse manager is reviewing the collaboration continuum in preparation for presenting this information during a staff meeting. In which order, from lowest to highest, should the manager explain this continuum?

1. Referral
2. Consultation
3. Coordination
4. Co-management
5. Parallel functioning
6. Information exchange
7. Parallel communication

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 7, 5, 6, 3, 2, 4, 1

In the collaboration continuum the lowest level begins with parallel communication, then moves to parallel functioning, information exchange, coordination, consultation, co-management, and ends with the highest level of referral.