Question

Describe the role of the nurse leader in determining the model of care.

Describe a model of care and include the pros and cons of this model in your description.

Examine the benefit and return on investment to patient quality and outcomes as a result of implementing a model of care.

Explain the human and financial resources needed to implement a selected nursing model of care.

Answer 1

Nursing theory is the term given to the body of knowledge that is used to support nursing practice .

Nursing models are constructed of theories and concepts .

They are used to help nurses assess ,plan and impliment patient care by providing a framework within which to work .

Nursing models also help to achieve uniformity and seamless care .

Role of nurse leader :

The role of nurse leaders is important ,health care experts encourage all members of the interpersonal dynamics to enable better integration and implementation of change to improve outcomes .

Nurse leader must be able to build strong and collaborative interprofessional partnerships and lead to complex change .

Nurse leadership style should promote interprofessional collaboration ,transform the team ,inspire them to want to do more ,and support innovative ideas .this require a great deal of courage and determination.

2) model of care:

A model of care is defines the way health services are delivered .it outlines best practice care and services for a person ,population group or patient cohort as they progress through the stages of condition ,injury or event.

PRIMARY NURSING CARE MODEL :

Primary nursing is also known as relationship base nursing

Primary nursing is one type of patient care delivery that require a one to one relationship between RN and patient with responsibility for planning and managing care clearly established .

An integral part of primary nurse is to establish clear communication ,among the patient ,physician ,associate nurses and other team members.

Advantages :

• Job satisfaction is high
• High quality ,holistic patient care.
• Establish rapport with patient
• RN feels challenged and rewarded .

Disadvantages :

• Primary nurse must be able to practice with a high degree of responsibility and autonomy
• RN must accept 24 hour responsibility

decreased ratio of RN nurses .

• May not be possible with shortage of nurses .
• Not cost effective .

3) answer :

• Patient get quality care
• Nurse and team may get satisfaction with their work

4) answer :

• Doctors
• Nurses
• Other supporting staff
• Finsncial resources
• Equipment
• Structure for hospital .