LPN/LVN Roles
True or False
An LPN can diagnosis medication
False
True or False
The Affordable Care Act aimed to increased the number of insured individuals in the United States
True
What is Patient Safety?
Patient Safety refers to keeping patients safe during their healthcare journey.
True or False
everyone adapts to change easily?
False
What are the two main sources of government medical insurance?
Medicare or Medicaid
What is an LPN/LVN?
Is a nurse who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and is vital for ensuring quality patient care.
What major shift in healthcare emphasizes patient-centered care and improved health outcome?
From traditional to a more holistic care approach that prioritizes the needs, preferences, and values of patients.
What is the main goal of Safety in Health Care?
Avoid injuries to Patients/Residents from the care that is intended to help them.
What is a personal development plan?
A individual plan that suits you in a systematic way of identifying and addressing your educational and professional development needs.
What is Medicare?
A health care for people 65 years and older who are eligible for social security, younger people with disabilities, and persons with end-stage diseases.
What are some tasks LPN'S are in charge of?
Vital signs, basic patient care, daily activities, dress the wounds, changing bandages, maintain accurate patient records and report changes.
what is the main goal of healthcare system changes?
The main goal is to improve patient care, enhance health outcomes, and increase efficiency within the healthcare system
What are some reasons for high cost in Health Care?
Prescriptions, Medical Malpractice Lawsuits, Medical Technology, and Treatment.
True or False
Changes in the Health care need to be approached with flexibility and viewed as an opportunity to improve the quality and safety of Patients
True
True or False
Medicare part A does not help pay for inpatient hospital care.
False
What can't the LPN/LVN do that the Registered Nurse can?
They cannot administer medication through an IV line as an infusion, while Registered Nurses have no limitations on their skill sets.
How does healthcare changes impact cost?
While initial investment may be high, effective changes can lead to long-term cost savings by reducing hospital readmissions and improving preventive care.
Describe Continuous Quality Improvement.
Quality by inspecting a patients harm, mistakes, or injuries after they had occurred during care. CQI focuses on preventing problems or adverse events.
What is a personal adaption plan in healthcare?
A personal adaptation plan is a strategy that outlines how an individual healthcare professional can adjust to changes within the healthcare system, including new policies, technologies or practices.
What is the source of funding for Medicaid?
An entitlement program jointly financed by the federal and state government(your tax money). Medicaid is a major expenditure in federal and state budgets..
Describe how an LPN/LVN in a long-term care setting can effectively decrease a patients readmission to the hospital.
You can decrease a patient's admission to the hospital by proactively monitoring the patients health, providing thorough and consistent care, and effectively communicating to the family and patient.
What are some challenges to implementing healthcare changes?
challenges include resistance from providers, funding issues, and the need for training in new practices and technologies.
What are the six aims of the IOM to increase quality in health care that are referred to as STEEEP?
Safe, Timely, Effective, Efficient, Equitable, Client-Centered.
How can you create a personal adaptation Plan?
Start by identifying the changes you need to adapt to, evaluate your current skills and knowledge, set specific adaptation goals, and develop strategies for achieving those goals.
What is government funding?
This type of funding is essential to support public health programs and can include federal and state allocations.