An advantage of the total patient care and the case method model ...

[Mimi]

An advantage of the total patient care and the case method model of care delivery is:
 
  a. cost. c. continuum of care.
  b. same patients. d. consistency of care.

Question 2

In the first phase of the performance appraisal process, the nurse manager prepares for the interview with the nurse. What should the nurse manager plan in preparation for the performance appraisal?
 
  a. Anecdotal notes from other staff
  b. Complaints from patients and families
  c. Documentation of examples of performance
  d. Documentation of medication errors

[wuly]

Answer to Question 1

D
The advantage of total patient care and the case method for the patient is the consistency of one
individual caring for the patient or patients for an entire shift. This enables the development of a
relationship based on trust. Disadvantages of these models are that the nurse may not have the same
patients from day to day and is therefore not providing a continuum of care; they require a high level
of RN nursing hours to deliver care; they require a high level of nurse intensity that is not needed and
is costly.

Answer to Question 2

C

Feedback
A Although this may be helpful, actual examples of specific performance provide better feedback.
B Although this may be helpful, actual examples of specific performance provide better feedback.
C The nurse manager must have documentation of both good and bad performance to illustrate the necessary points of the evaluation.
D Although this may be helpful, actual examples of specific performance provide better feedback.