How a Hospital Teamwork with Local Groups Helps Abuse Survivors
A hospital's emergency room sought to enhance its support for relationship abuse survivors by partnering with local advocacy groups.
Collaboration and Team Formation
The hospital established a team comprising leaders from five local support groups. The objective was to foster seamless collaboration between the hospital and these organizations.
Evaluating Team Dynamics
To assess the team's effectiveness, the hospital conducted individual interviews with each group leader. The discussions focused on:
- Facilitators of Teamwork: What made collaboration easy?
- Challenges: What obstacles did they encounter?
- Future Improvements: What could be done better?
Methodology
The hospital conducted five 30-minute interviews using a structured set of questions. These questions were based on a validated framework for evaluating partnerships between community groups and researchers.
Analysis and Insights
Post-interviews, the hospital analyzed the responses to identify common themes. The analysis highlighted:
- Strengths: Aspects of the collaboration that worked well.
- Challenges: Areas that needed improvement.
Impact of Collaboration
While collaboration can be challenging, the partnership between the hospital and local groups demonstrates the potential to provide better support for survivors. This initiative serves as a model for how different organizations can unite to create a positive impact.
