Importance Of Well-Integrated Communication In Health Care

Health care is an industry where no one works independently. Each job function requires input from staff members, therefore its vital that a well-integrated communication process is implemented. A couple of key reasons why this is essential for health care organizations (1) to improve patient’s satisfaction and (2) reduce medical errors. An article on communication states “Integrated communication is a concept that makes sure that all the communication forms and the messages are interrelated and work together in harmony” (Grigorescu & Lupu, 2015). Patient satisfaction and minimal to no medical errors will determine the success of the organization. Two communication approaches used at my local pediatric practice is one chart documentation where