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What is considered a major determinant of healthcare practices and policies?
What is considered a major determinant of healthcare practices and policies?
- Healthcare financing and reimbursement (correct)
- Hospital accreditation
- Technology in healthcare
- Patient satisfaction
Why are patients with comorbidities admitted to acute care settings for shorter periods of time?
Why are patients with comorbidities admitted to acute care settings for shorter periods of time?
- To reduce hospital costs (correct)
- To improve patient outcomes
- To manage healthcare provider workloads
- To allow for faster diagnoses
What can put patients’ safety at risk according to recent evidence?
What can put patients’ safety at risk according to recent evidence?
- Lack of teamwork among healthcare providers
- Over-reliance on technology
- Inadequate patient education
- Delays in recognizing acute deterioration (correct)
What is necessary to support increased recognition of patient deterioration?
What is necessary to support increased recognition of patient deterioration?
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In which settings are sicker patients increasingly being cared for?
In which settings are sicker patients increasingly being cared for?
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Study Notes
Complexity in Healthcare Delivery
- Delivery of healthcare involves multifaceted challenges, particularly in nursing practices.
- Patients typically present with multiple chronic conditions, impacting treatment and care strategies.
Impact of Healthcare Financing
- Healthcare financing and reimbursement play crucial roles in shaping healthcare practices and policies.
- Financial factors often influence the quality and type of care provided to patients.
Changes in Patient Care Settings
- Patients with comorbidities are being admitted to acute care settings for reduced durations.
- Sicker patients are increasingly managed in community-based environments, such as home health services and long-term care facilities.
Nursing Response to Acute Deterioration
- Evidence indicates nurses frequently overlook signs of acute patient deterioration.
- Delayed nursing responses and referrals can jeopardize patient safety and well-being.
Importance of Knowledge and Training
- Enhanced knowledge acquisition is vital for improving nurses' ability to recognize acute conditions accurately.
- Training initiatives are necessary to support timely and appropriate nursing interventions in response to patient needs.
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