CH Exam 3 Continuity of Care Flashcards
Community health nurses should facilitate what?
the development of partnerships within the community
Community health nurses should assist patients with what?
The transition from acute to outpatient settings
Characteristics of a successful partnership are?
shared power and goals
Integrity
Flexibility
Negotiation
Referrals are typically based on
medical diagnosis
What are case managers at risk for liability for?
Case management
referrals
experimental treatment
Confidentiality
Fraud/abuse
What is the purpose of a case manager?
decreasing cost by improving pt outcomes
providing education
reducing errors in care
applying evidence-based protocols & pathways
advocating for their patients
The case manager nurse provides a link between
all facets of the health care experience
coordinating care among providers, nursing staff, PT, OT, rehab, home health and resources
What is technology used for
cost control
Technology has had an effect on?
increasing life expectancy
ethical dilemmas
Examples of informatics
EHR. EMR, databases, billing, handheld computers/smartphones, and geographic information systems, & internet
Laws related to healthcare regulate
licensing
Laws related to healthcare define
scope of practice & negligent care
Laws related to healthcare outline
Responsibilities in specific settings
(schools or correctional facilities)
change agents
advocate for needed change at the local, state or federal level
lobbyists
persuade or influence legislators, individuals or professional nursing associations can participate in lobbying process
