Hayley
Giordano
Medical Student
University of North Carolina
Hayley Giordano is a medical student at UNC School of Medicine, having completed her studies in Biology, Ethics, and Law at NC State University. She is passionate about partnering with colleagues and patients to achieve optimal health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities. Hayley is deeply committed to addressing health disparities and is interested in the intersection of medicine and law, with a focus on health equity. As a Kenan Rural Scholar, she looks forward to serving rural populations in North Carolina and contributing to efforts that reduce health inequalities.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background & AimsInpatient postpartum care is a critical period for supporting the health and well-being of mothers and newborns. It involves a range of clinical assessments, patient education, emotional support, and care coordination—all delivered by diverse healthcare professionals whose roles often overlap within patient rooms. These shared environments create opportunities for interprofessional collaboration but also introduce communication and workflow challenges.This study investigates how interprofessional communication unfolds during in-room postpartum care and examines how teams…