Delivery Models Flashcards
advantages of this model - pt receives in-fragmented care, nurse has high autonomy, clear lines of responsibility
total pt care
a nurse provides all the care needed during shift to a group of pts; responsible for planning, organizing, & performing all pt care
total pt care
a method of work organization & assignment where tasks are divided among healthcare workers to save time & manpower
functional nursing
RN team leader coordinates a small group of personnel to provide care to a group of pts
team nursing
the pt unit is divided into modules & the same team of caregivers are assigned consistently
modular nursing
RN assumes 24 hour responsibility for planning, directing, & evaluating the pt’s care from admission to dischage
primary nursing
RN is partnered w/ an LPN or CNA
co-primary nursing
a system that supports RNs control over the delivery of nursing care; utilizes the nursing process to achieve pt focused goals
professional practice model
advantages of this model - care provided in an economic & efficient manner, minimal RNs needed, tasks completed quickly, little confusion of responsibility
functional nursing
advantages of this model - holistic approach, involves collaboration, each member participates in decision making & problem solving, each member contributes their expertise
team nursing
advantages of this model - high job satisfaction, allow for high quality care, pt satisfaction high, improved nurse retention
primary nursing
advantages of this model - cost effective, RN can encourage growth/training of their partner, effective delegation
co-primary nursing
disadvantages of this model - costly, RN performs tasks
total pt care
disadvantages of this model - care is fragmented, no one is responsible for the whole pt, nursing care is task oriented, RN unchallenged, pt confused by different personnel
functional nursing
disadvantages of this model - need a skilled team leader, all staff must be involved, fragmented care if team members change
team nursing
