Levels of Care
Preventing further disability after an injury or illness
Tertiary Care
Function legally under state practice acts to perform assessments and develop care plans
Registered Nurses
Recognizing the patient as a source of control and a full partner in care, respecting their preferences, values, and needs
Patient-Centered Care
Safe housing and transportation
Economic Stability
Restore health and promote self-care so the client can return to their previous level of functioning
Restorative Care
Provide basic care under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN
Assistive Personnel
Minimizing risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance
Safety
Education, job opportunities, and income
Health Care Access and Quality
Preventing Disease
Primary Care
Work under RN supervision
Licensed Practical Nurses
Integrating the best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences for optimal care
Informatics and Evidence-Based Practice
Access to nutritious foods and physical activity
Education Access and Quality
Care for long term or chronic health needs
Continuing Health Care
Primary responsibility is to assess, diagnose, and treat disease and injury
Provider
Functioning effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication and mutual respect
Teamwork and Collaboration
Social support, discrimination, language and literacy skills
Social and Community Context
Early detection or screening
Secondary Care
Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Midwives
Advanced Practice Nurses
Using data to monitor outcomes of care processes and improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems
Quality Improvement
Clean air and water, violence
Neighborhood and Built Environment