University:
Capital University
Course:
Nurs326 | Medical Surgical Nursing
Academic year:

2023
Views:

95

Pages:

1
Author:

Carissa Thomas

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Basic Concept Case Management/ Critical Pathway CONCEPT ______________________________________________________________________________ Related Content Underlying Principles Nursing Interventions WHO? WHEN? WHY? HOW? (E.G., DELEGATION, LEVELS OF PREVENTION, ADVANCE DIRECTIVES) Case management is coordinating care from an interprofessional team at the time of a clients arrival until they no longer need care. REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Principles of case management: -Manage of care through collab of interprofessional team -avoidance of fragmentation of care and controlling of cost. -case managers follow up by monitoring achievement of desired client outcomes within given time frame. -do not usually provide direct care -oversee a caseload of clients, and coordinates resources and services for clients whose care is based in residential setting Critical Pathways: -support of the implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols -case managers usually initiate critical pathways -specific to a diagnosis ype and typical length of stay and treatments Nursing role: -coordinate care for complex need patients -facilitate continuity of care -improving efficiency of care and utilization of resources -enhance quality of care provided -limit unneeded cost and extended stays -advocating for the client an family. - document variance if length of stay or treatment is longer than usual