Managing Patient Care
What are the three key goals of effective patient care management?
Safety, quality, and efficiency.
In which care model does a nurse assume responsibility for a specific caseload of patients throughout their stay?
Primary Nursing.
What does the Magnet Recognition Program recognize in health care organizations?
High-quality patient care through professional nursing practice.
What type of management promotes decision-making at the staff level?
Decentralized Management.
Name two skills necessary for effective clinical care coordination.
Organizational skills, priority setting, time management, etc.
What is delegation in nursing?
Assigning tasks to other qualified personnel while maintaining accountability.
Name one expectation of nurses when managing patient care.
Using professional standards of care or collaborating with the health care team.
What care model emphasizes partnerships among the patient, family, and health care team?
Patient- and Family-Centered Care.
Name one benefit for nursing teams working in Magnet hospitals.
They are empowered, promote autonomy, and use evidence-based practices.
Name one key element of decision-making in nursing.
Responsibility, autonomy, authority, or accountability.
What is a high-priority issue in nursing?
Immediate threats to patient survival or safety, like airway and breathing.
Name the Five Rights of Delegation?
Right Task, Right Circumstance, Right Person, Right Direction/Communication, & Right Supervision.
What three actions are essential for managing the care of multiple patients?
Organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating.
Which care model is commonly used in critical care, where the nurse provides all aspects of patient care?
Total Patient Care.
How does a positive organizational culture in Magnet hospitals impact patient care?
It results in improved patient outcomes and enhanced collaboration.
How does effective decision-making impact nurses?
It improves patient care and enhances professional satisfaction.
Which priority level addresses non-emergent needs that can still cause harm if left unattended?
Intermediate Priority.
What communication tool is used to standardize communication among team members?
SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation).
Why is it important for nurses to collaborate with other health care team members?
To ensure comprehensive, effective patient care.
In the team nursing model, who leads the group of caregivers?
A registered nurse (RN).
True or False: Only hospitals with a strong nursing team can receive Magnet recognition?
True.
What is one benefit of staff-level decision-making?
It promotes engagement and collaboration.
What does effective care coordination ensure for patients?
Timely interventions and better outcomes.
How does effective delegation benefit patient care?
It improves efficiency and staff empowerment.
What is the primary benefit of managing patient care effectively?
It leads to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Which model focuses on coordinating care to achieve cost-effective outcomes?
Case Management.
What specific aspect of nursing does Magnet recognition emphasize?
Professional autonomy and evidence-based practices.
Why is autonomy important in nursing decision-making?
It allows nurses to act based on their professional judgment.
Define low-priority tasks in nursing.
Issues that do not directly impact patient health but still require attention.
What is the key to good team communication?
Open, respectful communication that promotes collaboration and enhances safety.