Class 8 Flashcards
according to Goldman, administrators and HCP are focused on…
- minimizing pt LOS and reducing readmissions
according to Goldman, what is pt flow***
- a process which aims to optimize bed availability, minimize ED wait times, and reduce costs
according to Goldman, what kind of position do physicians occupy in healthcare?
- a dominant position which affords them autonomy over their own work and the work of other clinical groups
according to Goldman, in the division of healthcare labor & discharge, physicians are responsible for… (3)
- discharge (however decision making about discharge should occur in collaboration with the IPC team)
- medical discharge
- med reconciliation (in collab w pharmacist)
according to Goldman, in the division of healthcare labor & discharge, pharmacists are responsible for… how do they prioritize pts?
- med reconciliation
- prioritize pts r/t workload
according to Goldman, in the division of healthcare labor & discharge, social work, PT, and OT are responsible for (2)
- social & functional discharge
- PT & OT performed physical and cognitive assessments r/t readiness for discharge
according to Goldman, describe the nurse manager’s role in discharge (2)
- less involved in individual discharges and more the status of the unit as a whole, represents bedside nurses during morning rounds
- worked at a higher lvl to ensure metrics were met
according to Goldman, describe bedside nurse’s role in discharge issues
- encouraged to speak directly to MD regarding discharge issues, less likely to be listened to than other allied health disciplines
according to Goldman, what challenges do bedside nurses face within their responsibilities w discharge (4)
challenges as they:
- take on the majority of time-consuming pt care
- reducing their availability to mesh w the IPC team
- participate in IPC decision making regarding discharge
according to Goldman, rounds are designed for… they are often _____ and may exclude ____
- designed for efficient pt discharge
- they are often rushed
- may exclude nursing
according to Goldman, what are referrals ? they should be …. (2)
- required to activate services of OT, PT, other IPC team members
- should be appropriate and timely
according to Goldman, what are routine interactions
- informal interaction resulting from run ins w IPC team members on the ward
according to Goldman, competing priorities are often…
- poorly communicated between physicians and nurses
according to Goldman, physicians feel pressured to….
- address organizational expectations regarding pt flow
according to Goldman, implementation of EPR has been shown to…
- decrease face-to-face IPC communication and workmen overall agreement regarding plan of care
according to Goldman, why might nurses be unable to attend rounds
- may be unable to leave pts for the duration of pt rounds
according to Matmari, the primary method of coordinating discharge planning is…
- verbal communication during daily rounds
according to Matmari, which methods of communication related to discharge planning are less common (2)?
- electronic communication
- phone referals
according to Matmari, which IPC members are most involved in discharge planning? (5)
- PT
- OT
- social work
- charge nurses
- physician
according to Matmari, what guides discharhe planning?
- hospital policies
according to Matmari, what is Alternate Lvl Care (ACL) ***
- place to send pts who are medically stable
- hospital days shall be designated as ACL when pt is medically stable and has finished the acute, chronic, mental health, or rehab phase of their treatment, but remains in that setting for more than 24 hrs
who can authorize ALC designation? ***
- any professional staff member who is assigned to the service/unit and has been trained on the theory and application of ALC
according to Matmari, discharge planning should begin when??
- the day of admission
according to Matmari, what factors are involved in discharge (5)
- internal
- external
- mobility
- discharge destination
- family supports
according to Matmari, what is an example of an internal factor involved in discharge
- pressure to reduce the pt LOS (facilitator of rapid discharge)
according to Matmari, what are examples of external factors involved in discharge (3)
- lack of resources
- availability of PCH beds
- unrealistic pt or family expectations on availability and type of post-discharge support (barrier to rapid discharge)
according to Matmari, what is the most important aspect of discharge planning
- communication between IPC members
according to Matmari, ideal dc planning requires…
- a highly functional team that uses IPC practice and effective communication strategies to ensure the pt is safe and ready to be discharged to the appropriate destination
according to Matmari, ideal dc planning should be driven by??
- not be hospital policy but informed by pt condition
according to Matmari, ideal dc planning involves the team working w…
- pt/family to ensure awareness and understanding of dc plan & date
according to Matmari, with ideal dc planning the pt and family should receive?
- sufficient education to feel prepared and confident