The nurse case manager has been extensively involved with a shooting victim and members of the patient's family in coordinating care of providers from many disciplines as the patient progressed from the emergency department (ED) to the intensive care unit (ICU), and then onto the medical-surgical unit. After 3 weeks of hospitalization, the case manager is helping to prepare the patient for discharge to a rehabilitation center. Which outcomes have been documented in the literature as benefits of such collaboration? Select all that apply.

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Collaboration among healthcare providers, as described, has been shown to improve patient outcomes, decrease duplication of healthcare services, and decrease patient morbidity and mortality. This coordinated approach ensures efficient use of resources and enhances patient care quality, leading to these positive outcomes.

The Nurse Case Manager Has Been Extensively Involved with a Shooting