Coordinated Care Flashcards
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Which principle best describes the concept of case management in coordinated care?
Answer: A single coordinator oversees all aspects of a patient's care across settings
Case management involves a single coordinator overseeing all aspects of a patient's care across multiple settings and providers to ensure continuity and efficiency.
A newly admitted patient mentions she has a healthcare proxy. What does this mean?
Answer: She has designated someone to make medical decisions if she is unable to
A healthcare proxy (durable power of attorney for healthcare) is a person legally designated to make medical decisions on the patient's behalf if the patient becomes incapacitated.
During shift handoff, the LPN uses SBAR to communicate patient status. What does the 'R' in SBAR stand for?
Answer: Recommendation
In the SBAR communication tool, 'R' stands for Recommendation—the action the communicating nurse is requesting or suggesting.
A patient is being referred to a home health agency for wound care after discharge. Who is typically responsible for initiating this referral?
Answer: The registered nurse or physician coordinating discharge
Home health referrals are initiated by the RN or physician overseeing discharge planning, with the LPN assisting by providing clinical data to support the referral.
Which action by the LPN best supports continuity of care when a patient transitions between units?
Answer: Providing a thorough bedside report with the receiving nurse
A thorough bedside report with the receiving nurse ensures direct communication of critical patient information, reducing errors during unit transfers.
An LPN is caring for a patient who disagrees with the physician's recommended treatment plan. What is the most appropriate response?
Answer: Contact the physician on the patient's behalf to relay concerns
The LPN should contact the physician to relay the patient's concerns, supporting patient advocacy while ensuring the provider can address the disagreement directly.
What is the primary purpose of a clinical pathway (critical pathway) in coordinated care?
Answer: To standardize care and outcomes for specific diagnoses
Clinical pathways standardize evidence-based care and expected outcomes for specific diagnoses, promoting consistency and efficiency across the healthcare team.