Interprofessional Collaboration Interprofessional Collaboration and Core CompetenciesInterprofessional collaboration is described as when multiple healthcare workers work together to provide high quality care to patients, their families and the community(AACN, 2011).The four core competencies of interprofessional collaboration are:Domain 1: Values/ethics for interprofessional practiceDomain 2: Roles/responsibilitiesDomain 3: Interprofessional communicationDomain 4: Teams and teamwork Competency Domain 1: Values/Ethics for Interprofessional PracticeThe competency statement for this domain is working with other healthcare professionals to maintain an environment of mutual respect and shared values (IPEC, 2016, p. 10)The premise of this competency is that all healthcare professionals will face ethical dilemmas in the course of their work (AACN, 2011). Competency Domain 1:ComponentsThe components that constitute domain 1 are:Place the interests of patients and the community at the center of all interprofessional healthcare.Respect the dignity, privacy and confidentiality of patients.Embrace and respect the cultural differences that exist on patient populations and the healthcare team.Demonstrate high standards of healthcare delivery and ethical conduct while working as a team. Competency Domain 2: Roles/ResponsibilitiesThe competency statement for this domain is to use knowledge of one’s role and that of other healthcare workers to assess and treat patients as well as perform healthcare promotion activities for the community (IPEC, 2016,