Transitions W11: Caputi Method Step 4 "Taking Action"

Study Notes

Determining how to implement planned interventions: This involves deciding on the specific execution of planned actions based on the patient's individual needs and situation. Adapt established procedures for patient safety and desired results. Examples include adjusting the frequency of catheterization for a paraplegic patient or adapting wound care explanations for a patient with fear.

Considerations: Patient needs, specific situation, patient safety, desired outcomes, and established procedures. Adaptations are made based on the patient's unique circumstances considering patient safety.

Definition: Transferring patient care or tasks to another healthcare worker.
Considerations: The assignee's skills, scope of practice, task complexity, and the care environment.
Example: An RPN assigning morning care and medication administration to a UCP with the necessary skills.
Risk Assessment: The RN considers task complexity, unpredictability, and risk for negative outcomes when making assignments.

Definition: Sharing information, thoughts, or feelings using various methods (verbal, written, body language). Crucial for understanding patient needs and promoting safe care.
Example: Using the SBAR method (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with physicians about patient conditions, like joint pain and recommendations for pain management. Therapeutic communication is used to understand patient concerns through empathetic questioning.

Definition: Educating patients, families, or colleagues through personalized teaching plans. Formal and informal approaches are used to improve knowledge and skills.
Example: Teaching a post-surgery patient on how to get out of bed safely or educating a patient with diabetes on managing their condition. Teaching is tailored to the patient's learning style, knowledge level, and specific health needs.

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