1. What is interprofessional organisational and systems leadership and why is it important for nursing practice? (5 marks) - Interprofessional organisational and systems leadership is the ability to collaborate, communicate, coordinate and integrate with other health professionals, organisations and systems to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients, families and communities. It is important for nursing practice because it enables nurses to provide high-quality, safe, efficient and patient-centered care in complex and dynamic health care environments. (5 marks) 2. What are the key competencies of interprofessional organisational and systems leadership for nurses? (10 marks) - The key competencies of interprofessional organisational and systems leadership for nurses are: - Interprofessional communication: the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with other health professionals, patients, families and stakeholders across different settings and levels of care. (2 marks) - Interprofessional collaboration: the ability to work cooperatively and constructively with other health professionals, patients, families and stakeholders to achieve shared goals and resolve conflicts. (2 marks) - Interprofessional coordination: the ability to plan, organise, implement and evaluate care processes and outcomes with other health professionals, patients, families and stakeholders in a timely and efficient manner. (2 marks) - Interprofessional integration: the ability to align and integrate care practices and policies with other health professionals, organisations and systems to ensure consistency, continuity and quality of care. (2 marks) - Interprofessional innovation: the ability to initiate, adapt and adopt new and evidence-based practices and technologies with other health professionals, organisations and systems to improve care delivery and outcomes. (2 marks) 3. What are some of the barriers and facilitators of interprofessional organisational and systems leadership for nurses? (10 marks)