Asked by Stephanie Pelaez on Jul 09, 2024
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A nurse manager discovers that the readmission rate of hospitalized patients is very high on the hospital unit. The nurse manager desires improved coordination of care and accountability for cost-effective quality care. Which nursing care delivery model is best suited for these needs?
A) Team nursing
B) Total patient care
C) Primary nursing
D) Case management
Readmission Rate
The proportion of patients who are readmitted to a hospital or health care facility within a specific time period after discharge, often used as a quality indicator.
Case Management
A collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's comprehensive health needs.
Cost-effective Quality Care
Healthcare services that provide the best possible patient outcomes without unnecessary costs, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness.
- Acquire knowledge of diverse nursing care delivery frameworks and their use in improving cost-effectiveness and the standard of care.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of diverse nursing care delivery frameworks and their use in improving cost-effectiveness and the standard of care.
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