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Kathleen Saylor discusses interprofessional collaboration, where multiple health professionals from different specialties work together to deliver high-quality care. Sheryl Nickel, a nurse practitioner at Children's National Hospital, worked on the medical floor and as a case manager for some of her patients. Lauren Hancock, a nurse practitioner in pediatric neuro-oncology, worked with Marsha on case management in the hospital and has also worked with Sheryl when she was working with hospice. Marsha Smith, a case manager at Children's National, has been affiliated with the hospital since 1983 and has been involved in the community. Her role as a case manager is different on the inpatient side than on the outpatient side, as she focuses on managing expectations and assessing patients. Sheryl and Marsha have all worked at Children's National Hospital, which is a freestanding pediatric hospital that is focused on children. They often collaborate to think creative solutions for patients, sometimes bending rules and doing something special to make it happen. This holistic approach uses different roles and resources, and encourages creativity in thinking around care rather than just following the book. Regional outpatient centers attached to Children's are also used by the nurses to see their patients instead of