Lecture 1: Course Overview

med-surg notes Lecture 1: January 13 Course Overview Course Objectives Clinical Judgment Model Apply knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to adult/gerontology pts with common illnesses Ensure safe, Duality nursing care for pts in acute healthcare settings Apply principles of health promotion and disease prevention for pts at risk Uevelop EB nursing management plans for common and chronic conditions Uemonstrate a compassionate approach AcDuire knowledge and skills to manage patient care technology Uemonstrate collaborative teamwork Examine challenges of health disparities, diversity, and ethical conOicts Uevelop eqective teaching skills to increase self-e'cacy and self-management Professional Nursing Concepts Iceberg of Healthcare Concepts Patient-centered care Teamwork EBP Med-Surg Specialty Quality improvement Pts 18-100 yrs old Informatics Promote, restore, and maintain health Clinical Judgment Hospitals, SNFs, ambulatory care, homes Systems thinking KSAs to be: Ethics Care coordinators Healthcare disparities Caregivers Pt educators Leaders CDC Health Impact Pyramid Advocates Factors Aqecting Health Quality/Safety Education for Nurses' Core Competencies Patient-centered care Interdisciplinary collaboration EBP Quality improvement Informatics Patient-Centerd Care Attributes Respect for values, preferences, and needs Care Coordination & Transition Management Coordination/integration of care Mnderstandable discharge instructions Information, communication, and education Explanation of self-care Physical comfort zngoing/emergency care info Emotional support (fear/anxiety) Community and outpatient resources/referrals Involvement of family/friends Knowledge of ptVs language, culture, and health literacy Transition to continuity Access to care ;edication Reconciliation Compares actual, current meds to meds at time of: Admission Transfer Uischarge Reconciles via drug name, dose freDuency, route, and purpose Addresses duplications, omissions, interactions, and necessity Patient Safety The ability to keep patients and staq free from harm and minimi.e care errors TJC Safety Culture Blame-free approach Pts and families are safety partners Uo not hesitate to report deviations in standard care Adverse event: jariation of expected outcome Sentinel event: Severe variation results in avoidable pt death/harm ex Pain, in ury, extended stay