Transformational Leadership is an effective strategy that involves inspiring and motivating team members to achieve shared goals. Since the prolonged ED waiting times require an interdisciplinary solution, this leadership style is best suited to foster a collaborative and innovative culture (Iqbal et al., 2019). Transformational Leaders can help establish an interdisciplinary solution by supporting team members to work around a shared vision, in our case, to improve ED efficiency and enhance patient care. These leaders motivate healthcare professionals to collaborate and show commitment towards the change strategies planned and implemented against prolonged ED waiting times. Thus, this leadership style is highly relevant to addressing our identified St. Mary’s Hospital issue.
The resource used to describe transformational leadership is a credible source as it is published within 3-5 years, it presents the claims accurately, and the purpose of the study aligns with the purpose of our analysis. This leadership theory is well-established, supported by extensive research, and widely presented in the healthcare literature. Notable leadership frameworks, such as Bass’s Transformational Leadership Theory, support the credibility of this strategy as an effective approach for achieving positive change in healthcare organizations.
Collaboration Approaches for Interdisciplinary Teams
Interprofessional Education (IPE) is a collaborative approach that emphasizes coordination of healthcare professionals into cohesive teams. It promotes shared learning experiences, fostering effective communication and collaboration among various disciplines (Zorek et al., 2021). This approach addresses prolonged ER waiting times by fostering interprofessional collaboration where healthcare professionals understand each other’s expertise and work cohesively to streamline patient flow and optimize emergency care processes.
The resource is credible and relevant based on the CRAAP criteria as it was published in 2021 (within the past five years), the framework highlighted in the study is relevant to our pertinent issue, and the researchers and the journal hold credibility. Moreover, the claims are adequately supported by other professional resources. The Interprofessional Education approach is highlighted and recognized in healthcare education and is implemented in academic and clinical settings to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and address several healthcare issues.
References
Alqattan, S., Albraheem, A., Aldahi, A., Zagloul, A., Intes, R., Ghanim, M., Jahan, H., & John, A. (2021). Quality improvement study in emergency department waiting room times in a private hospital in Kuwait. Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine, 117–124. https://doi.org/10.24911/SJEMed/72-1606058491