identify benefits and strategies to mitigate the challenges of interdisciplinary collaboration to plan care within the context of a remote team.

For this complex case, the interdisciplinary team recognized the need to have telehealth communications with Caitlynn and Janice. As stated previously, the new diagnosis of cystic fibrosis can be challenging in itself. In addition to living farther from a hospital facility, having access to telehealth is a good resource for this family. Strategies used to mitigate the challenges of interdisciplinary collaboration include, having the same medical staff who cared for Caitlynn be available for telehealth conversations. Also, being able to be contacted in various ways, that would include, phone calls, text messages, and video or skype messages. The team working together remotely with Janice ensures improved outcomes for Caitlynn. In conclusion, following evidence-based practice is necessary whether that be an inpatient or outpatient setting. Remote collaboration, including telehealth with medical professionals such as physicians and registered nurses can help to provide evidence-b