Advantages of Functional Nursing: 3Definition:1.Patient care provided in economic& efficient manner cuz less skilled,lower cost workers used2.Minimum # of RNs are required tosupervise & to perform strictlynursing duties3.Tasks are completed fast, littleconfusion about job responsibilitiesTerm:Disadvantages of Functional nursing:3Definition:1.Fragmented care & possibility ofoverlooking priority patient needs cuzseveral different workers focus on onlyperforming specific pt. care tasks2.Pt. may be confused cuz of manydifferent people providing care3.Caregivers may feel unchallenged& unmotivated when performingrepetitive functions
Term:Advantages of Primary nursing: 2Definition:1.Dirct pt. care provided by fewnurses allows for one-t-onerelationship to be established v/w RNand pt. [high quality care/few nursesinvolved]2.Nurses are able to practice withhigh autonomy abd feel challengedand rewardedTerm:Disadvantages of primary nursing: 4Definition:1.Implementation may be difficult cuzthe primary nurse is required topractice with a high degree ofrespsonsiblity and autonomy2.An inadequate prepared primarynurse may not be able to makenecessary clinical decisions orcommunicate effectively with thehealth care team3.RN may not be willing to accept 24hr responsibility in primary nursing4.The number of nurses requried forthis method of care may be difficult torecruit and tainTerm:5 Primary considerations for staffinga nursing unit:Definition:Number of ptsIntensity of care required- Staff experience and preparation- Geography of the environment- Available technology
Term:Patient Center Care is providing carethat is respectful of and responsive to:2Definition:1.patient preferences, needs, andvalues2.ensuring that pt values guide allclinical decisionsTerm:Patient Centered Care:Nurses,physicians, and other health careprofessionals partner with patientsand families to ensure that:Definition:Health care decisions respect ptswants, needs and preferences andpatients have the education andsupport they need to make decisionsand patients participate in their owncareTerm:Patient Centered Care:Pts, familiesand significant others are included indeveloping:Definition:Care plans and discharge plansChange of shift or other hand offreportsTerm:Patient Centered Care: Patients,families and sig others are providedwith:Definition:Info and education they need to makeinformed decisions
Term:Pt. Centered Care:Family advisorycouncils are established to:Definition:Engage pts and families in decisionmakingTerm:Clinical pathways are also called:Definition:Critical paths, practice protocols, ptcare protocolsTerm:Clinical Pathways are clinicalmanagement plans that specify:Definition:Major pt. care activities &interprofessional interventions &desired outcomes within a specifiedtime period for a particular diagnosisor health conditionTerm:Advantage to Clinical Pathway:Definition:Provides a means of standardizingcare for patients w/ similar diagnosis
Term:Difference between Clinical Pathwaysand Clinical practice guidelines:Definition:1.Clinical Pathways - patient goalsin day-to-day care2.
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