chapter 10
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Chapter 10. Communication and Peer Group Supervision. Reasons to Join a Peer Group. Receive feedback on clinical issues Decrease isolation Share ideas Clinical case review Support Networking Professional development/supervision. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Chapter 10Communication and Peer Group
Supervision
Reasons to Join a Peer Group
• Receive feedback on clinical issues• Decrease isolation• Share ideas• Clinical case review• Support• Networking• Professional development/supervision
For APRNs peer groups relate to self-regulation and competency.
Small Group Theory
• The ideal size of a small group is 7-9 members• All groups will proceed through predictable
stages of development• Being aware of small group theory benefits
anyone who participates in a group.
Supervision vs. Consultation
The major difference between the two concepts is the concept of power differential.
Skills Required for Peer Group Members
• Ability to listen to the consultee’s statement of the problem
• Ability to decide if the question is congruent with the presentation
(continued)
• Ability to respectfully ask questions related to the issues
• Ability to productively give suggestions
• Ability to “let go” of your ideas
Skills consultee include
• Ability to state a crisp question • Ability to structure the flow of the
consultation• Self-awareness of strengths and areas of
personal vulnerability
(continued)
• Ability to receive specific questioning
• Ability to tolerate different views
For All Group Members
• Ability to make a long-term commitment to the group
• Make attendance a priority
The order of the presentation
• Identify the type of problem• Describe background information• Communicate your concerns• Provide a history of the problem• Share personal experiences that are related to
the problem
The Consultative Process
• Description- or The Question
• The Question behind the question
• The Evolving hypothesis
• Summary and evaluation
Organizing the Peer Group Meeting
• Socialization• Checking-In• Prioritizing Presentations• Consultations• Plans for Next Meeting Verified