Integrated Care Perspectives and Challenges

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What is the average time required to complete the interRAI AC System's Admission Assessment?

10 minutes

15 minutes (correct)

25 minutes

20 minutes

Which of the following is NOT a clinical output provided by the interRAI AC System?

Incontinence

Delirium & Dementia

Cognitive Health (correct)

Pressure Ulcer Risk Scale

What is the main purpose of the interRAI AC System's Discharge Assessment feature?

To calculate the severity scales

To identify risk screeners

To collect Quality Indicators

To update the patient's status for transfer (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a quality indicator covered by the interRAI AC System?

Cognitive Performance Scale Signup and view all the answers

How does the interRAI AC System contribute to reducing nursing documentation burden?

By selecting items carefully and using each item for multiple purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the expected benefits of implementing the interRAI AC system?

Decreased nursing documentation burden Signup and view all the answers

How is the interRAI AC assessment completed during the standard admission process?

Using a computer or tablet Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for the efficient use of the interRAI AC system?

Integration into the overall hospital admission and monitoring systems Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the nature of interRAI AC Assessment System's contribution to the overall assessment?

It provides a framework for continuous monitoring Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of interRAI Acute Care (AC) Assessment System's immediate summary report generation?

To inform care planning immediately Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessment instrument focuses on early and accurate identification and management of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial issues in acute care settings?

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (AC-CGA) Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment instrument is specifically designed for adult and elderly care check-up?

Adult and Elderly Care Check-Up (CU) Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment instrument is primarily focused on mental health issues in in-patient psychiatry?

Mental Health for In-Patient Psychiatry (MH) Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment instrument is related to the early identification and management of challenging issues in patient admission assessment?

Emergency Screener for Psychiatry (ESP) Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment instrument is specifically associated with the care provided in long-term care facilities?

Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of patient-centered care?

Understanding the health and social care needs of the person Signup and view all the answers

What are the key building blocks of integrated care according to the literature review?

Coordinated, personalized, and proactive care Signup and view all the answers

What does the geriatrician do to address Robert's excess alcohol consumption?

Discusses the impact on Robert's fracture risk Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of integrated care as mentioned in the text?

Help for those that are most vulnerable Signup and view all the answers

What role does Dr. PJ Harnett play in Ireland's healthcare system?

Program manager for the National Integrated Care Program Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the interRAI Post-Acute Care and Rehabilitative (PAC-Rehab) Assessment?

To support ongoing and rehabilitation care needs Signup and view all the answers

In what settings can the interRAI Home, Community, and Long-Term Care Assessments be utilized?

In primary care settings for accumulation of information over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of conducting a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in an emergency department environment?

To identify major problems affecting the older person's recovery process Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of a health systems-based definition of integrated care?

Linking up existing services to provide seamless transitions across care settings Signup and view all the answers

From the patient's perspective, what does integrated care entail?

Involvement in planning care with a team to bring together services Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key challenges around integrated care as discussed in the text?

Defining the ingredients of integrated care Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is a common theme that emerges when consulting with patients about integrated care?

The desire for one-stop shop assessment and care plans Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element that patients and their carers want from integrated care?

Coordination of care Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant aspect of the work being done in Tallaght as discussed in the text?

Proactive outreach with law enforcement agencies Signup and view all the answers

In what context does PJ Harnett mention 'front door frailty' in the text?

As part of a piece of work with the University of Limerick Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of PJ Harnett's PhD?

Implementing health system change Signup and view all the answers

What prompted PJ Harnett to embark on the work of integrated care?

Curiosity about what prompts people to change Signup and view all the answers

What was the first challenge faced by PJ Harnett and Dr. Siobhan Kennelly in implementing integrated care?

Describing what integrated care looked like Signup and view all the answers

Why has integrated care not been mobilized, according to PJ Harnett?

It is an extremely complex proposition with diverse interpretations Signup and view all the answers

What did PJ Harnett discover when delving into integrated care, according to the text?

It is an internationally universal aspiration but infrequently realized in practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant challenge faced by local teams according to PJ Harnett?

Dealing with the pressures of demanding capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature that distinguishes the shared care arrangements beyond MDT intervention?

Collaboration with multiple agencies Signup and view all the answers

In what way do local teams operate referral pathways differently based on the model embraced?

By working differently and embracing the translation of the model Signup and view all the answers

What motivates and encourages local teams, according to PJ Harnett?

Embracing the translation of the model in referral pathways Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the impacts of changes in family composition mentioned by PJ Harnett?