Challenges That Arises With The PSH Model

Another challenge that arises with the PSH model that UC Irvine Health experienced as well is the challenge of managing patients that are in postoperative phase. Often times the model that is chosen to be implemented, it needs to be changed or altered due to multiple reasons. The current PSH model that is in place at UC Irvine Health is based on their acute pain management team. But the problem is that this model will not be maintainable once the number of patients increases vastly. We are now moving to a model in which a designated anesthesiologist will supervise designated nurse practitioners who will manage the coordination of care and adherence to protocols of these patients.
Another obstacle that arises with the PSH model is the differentiation