20. Nurse Led Health Centers Flashcards
Who are nurse-led health clinics led by?
advanced practice nurses
3 types of nurse-led clinics
- comprehensive primary health centers
- special care centers
- wellness centers
primary care clinic for a community that can cover both physical and behavioral health and help patient needs across the lifespan
comprehensive primary health center
clinic that providers services and care for a particular group (based on disease or needs of individuals)
special care centers
2 programs that could be available in a special care center
- house call programs
- transitional care home visits (transition from rehab to home)
clinic that focuses on health promotion and disease prevention and management groups; can complement existing primary care services
wellness centers
members of nurse-led center team
- nurse practitioners
- clinical nurse leader
- social workers
- other collaborative staff (ex. pharmacist, dietician, respiratory therapist, PT/OT)