1. Summarize the three key points made by the author about patient-centered care. Why is this form of care important? How does it affect outcomes? How can we overcome obstacles to the adoption of these culture-change practices?…
There is a prevalent disconnect in the system which ultimately leads to inefficiency and reduced quality of care. There needs to be an effective way for care providers and facilities to systematically collaborate. This lack of communication is most recognizable when a patient is shifted from one facility to another. In such a scenario, physicians are not sure of what conditions the patient is or has suffered from or what type of tests have been conducted. This puts the patients’ health at risk and can also increase the cost of care due to the tests that will probably be repeated. The article provided a particular example in which coordination not only improved the quality of care patients received but also cut down on costs. In the example, the nurse’s only duty was to improve the coordination of care which…
Coordinating Primary Care/Team Effort: “patient Centered Medical Home” Geisinger calls it “Personal Health Navigator” aims to help patients manage all the complexities of their care in one setting. Focus on putting patients/families at the center of care. Doctors, nurses, technicians and case managers (who coordinates it all). Constantly monitor patient needs, especially those with chronic conditions) CHF, COPD, Diabetes). Team navigates transitions into/out of hospital/rehab. High risk patients call their case managers cell phone anytime. CHF patients given special scales that electronically transmit daily weights.…
Workbook Contents This workbook includes the tools and supports needed for a primary care practice to develop their capacity to offer a pediatric care coordination service; particularly for children with special health care needs. The health care team, determined to develop such an explicit service, makes an assessment of current care coordination practice and frames their improvement efforts to achieve proactive comprehensive practice-based care coordination. Tools included in this resource are: a definition of care coordination in the medical home, a care coordination position description, a framework for care coordination services including structures and processes, strategies for the protection of devoted staff time, and a logical sequence of care coordination improvement ideas offered in the context of the Model for Improvement (Langley, 1996). Each tool can be used as is or it can be customized in a manner which best fits your practice environment and the strategic plans your organization holds for medical home improvement activities. Table of Contents Medical Home Practice Based Care Coordination Medical Home Care Coordination A Definition & A Vision Is It Medical Home Care Coordination? A Checklist Medical Home (Practice Based) Care Coordination - Position Description - A Worksheet A Medical Home (MH) Care Coordination Framework - Framework - Worksheet Time Protection Tips & Strategies ……………………………….3…
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to interview with me today. It was a pleasure talking to you and answering your Core Competency questions. From talking to Wendy last week to our discussion today, I learned a lot about Exygy and its dynamic family team. I’m very confident I would be a great asset to the team with my experiences and skillsets.…
Interprofessional collaboration in health care is not only necessary but vital in the care of patients’. The goal of most health care professional is to provide the best care to their patient but often, this best care is hampered by different professional working in silos, but increasingly, team and collaborative care is gaining ground with our collective understanding that the goal of each member is quality care. With this in mind, efforts are increasing to promote inter-professional collaboration since the interest of the patient is central to all.…
To conclude, a safe and quality patient care can be provided by patient-centred care. It builds strong therapeutic relationships among health professionals and clients. It also promotes safe workplace culture to staff and reduces prolonged hospitalization for patient by providing quality…
For the staff to provide patient centered care they must provide quality care, and allow the patient to be engaged and provide input; for the care that they are receiving. When nurses are confident…
Interdisciplinary Team “Interprofessional collaboration refers to the coordination of patient care that is provided by a diverse group of healthcare practitioners (i.e., an interdisciplinary care team) working collaboratively to provide timely, safe, high quality, patient-centered care that relies on the unique knowledge and skills of each member of the healthcare team” (Wooten, 2017, para. 1). These groups usually include, but are not limited to: physicians, physical therapists, chaplains, social workers and dieticians. Working within an interdisciplinary group means that each member brings “to the table” their knowledge and skills to develop a patient-centered plan of care. Ideally, the patient is also included in these groups because the…
COORDINATION AND INTEGRATION - working as a team to minimise duplication and provide each patient with a key contact at the health service. Teamwork allows service providers and systems working behind the scenes to maximise patient outcomes and…
In almost any capacity the demands of life can be both hectic and challenging. In light of this, the processes by which life is lived, shared and nurtured must involve organization, effective communication, and collaboration. This simple concept is true of life on almost any level but it is especially true when concerning healthcare. As such, it is important to look at the effectiveness of communication and collaboration within the health care system. This consideration is important because effective communication and collaboration within the health care system has a direct correlation and obvious potential impact on the quality of care provided to the patient. The College of Nurses of Ontario defines interprofessional collaboration as “working…
All healthcare providers have an obligation to consider and address all concerns of their patients. Addressing all needs is a vital part of developing a successful treatment plan for any acute or chronic condition. One of the biggest proponents in providing patient-centered care is interdisciplinary collaboration, which improves quality of care and promotes positive health outcomes. However, this is not always an easy task to accomplish due to fragmented communication amongst providers in different specialties.…
Patient centred care (PCC) is a fundamental aspect that has become very widely used by all healthcare professionals. However it is often misunderstood as it can be a very broad subject. ‘Patient centred care involves taking into account every patient’s point of view, it goes much further than just setting goals with the patient.‘(ponte et al 2003) This in turn encourages shared decision making which enables the patient to feel confident and relaxed about the care they are receiving. PCC ensures that patients are given the correct and appropriate health advice which enables them to make an informed decision…
Core Competency involves incorporating diversity into practice. This skill is associated with several practice behaviors that I will be linking to specific artifacts. The first practice behavior is transforming one’s behavior in response to recognition of one’s biases based in difference and culture. This practice behavior relates to an Alcohol Anonymous meeting that I attended, and I had to write a reflection for my substance abuse class. The second practice behavior is modifying and adapting mainstream knowledge and interventions to meet \ needs of diverse populations and that challenge oppression. This consisted of a population at risk paper I wrote for class regarding human trafficking. The third practice behavior is applying strengths…
Patient-centred care is a widely used but poorly understood concept in medical practice (Stewart, 2001).…