Complete an interactive simulation of the role of the nurse in health care coordination. Then, create a comprehensive patient needs assessment of 4-5 pages based on that simulation(transcript attached as well as example paper and scoring guide used by professor to ensure passing grade)
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Introduction
Note: Each assessment in this course builds on your work from preceding assessments; therefore, complete the assessments in the order in which they are presented.
Care coordination is an emerging and complex field in the health care system because of the growing number of providers, the various settings of care, and the numerous methods of delivering care. Hospitals are implementing several interventions to address gaps in care coordination, such as enhanced systems of communication, information technology, and personnel resourcing. This assessment provides an opportunity for you to complete a comprehensive needs assessment.
In the 2000 report To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System, the Institute of Medicine identified collaborative communication and the reduction of medical errors as top priorities to improve the quality and safety of patient care. In response to this, the National Quality Forum (NQF), a nonprofit organization that works to catalyze improvements in health care, identified care coordination as an important national strategy to improve patient safety and quality of care delivery.
Coordination of care supports patient safety and quality and is a recognized professional standard shared by registered nurses regardless of their practice settings. Whether educating a patient about his or her medication and plan of care or reviewing follow-up care, nurses are essential in facilitating the continuity of care for all patients. Historically, nurses have engaged in coordinating care for every one of their patients. As the landscape of health care evolves, so does care coordination.
Reference
Institute of Medicine. (2000). To err is human: Building a safer health system. National Academies Press.
Note: Complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.
Preparation
As you prepare to complete this assessment, you may want to think about other related issues to deepen your understanding or broaden your viewpoint. You are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community. Note that these questions are for your own development and exploration and do not need to be completed or submitted as part of your assessment.
What are the key reasons for completing a patient needs assessment?
Which types of information are likely to be most valuable for improving patient outcomes?
What are the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to coordinated care?
To prepare for this assessment, complete the following simulation:
Vila Health: The Nurse’s Role in Care Coordination.
This simulation explores the roles that case managers and other team members play in care coordination. Upon completion of the exercise, you should have a better understanding of care coordination trends and their historical contexts. Use the information available in this simulation to begin your assessment of the patient, Mr. Decker.
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