Patient Care Delivery Systems Quiz

Patient Care Delivery Systems

• Models of patient care delivery have evolved over time to address changing healthcare needs and organizational goals.
• Common factors to consider when selecting a model include:
  • Organizational goals
  • Budget
  • Staff availability
  • Unit objectives
  • Patient population

Case Method

• It involves one nurse providing comprehensive care for a patient during an entire shift.
• Emphasizes continuity of care for a particular shift.
• Can be expensive due to the high ratio of nurses to patients.
• May not be feasible with staff shortages.

Functional Nursing

• Emerged during World War II to maximize efficiency.
• Nurses are assigned specific tasks rather than caring for whole patients.
• Can be cost-effective due to use of different skill levels of staff.
• May lead to fragmented care and a lack of holistic patient focus.

Team Nursing

• Developed to address challenges of functional nursing.
• A team of nurses, led by a senior nurse, collaboratively cares for a group of patients.
• Allows for knowledge sharing and skill development among nurses.
• Requires strong leadership and consistent team members for effective implementation.

Primary Care

• Focuses on holistic care throughout a patient’s stay.
• A registered nurse is assigned to each patient and manages their care 24/7.
• Encourages high job satisfaction but requires a high ratio of registered nurses.
• Can be challenging with flexible scheduling and varying levels of staff accountability.

Modular Nursing

• Modifies team nursing and focuses on geographic groupings of patients for care.
• Patient units are divided into modules, with the same team assigned to the same location.
• Aims to improve continuity of care and communication efficiency.
• Requires careful planning to ensure adequate supplies and consistent team members.

Innovative/Contemporary Methods

• Reflects the evolving role of nurses in a technologically advanced healthcare setting.
• Nurses assume roles traditionally held by physicians, such as medication prescription.
• New technologies enhance patient care efficiency and provide access to crucial information.
• Examples of technologies include:
  • Automated IV pumps
  • Portable monitors
  • Portable X-ray machines
  • Electronic health records
  • Centralized command centers
  • Telehealth

Case Management

• A coordinated approach to providing individualized and quality healthcare solutions.
• Involves four key levels:
  • Intake: Gathering client information to understand their situation and needs.
  • Needs Assessment: Identifying problems, establishing goals, and communicating potential challenges.
  • Service Planning: Developing a plan with specific actions, timelines, and metrics to measure progress.
  • Monitoring & Evaluating: Tracking progress through established metrics and making adjustments as needed.