How is effective coordination related to patient-centered care? ...

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How is effective coordination related to patient-centered care?
 
  1. Staff directs the patient to the best decision.
  2. Patient needs and preferences need to be included in coordination.
  3. Cost is considered before outcomes during coordination of care.
  4. Coordination is more related to staff rather than the patient.

Question 2

The manager of a maternal-child health unit announces that the unit will be redesigned to help meet the Institute of Medicine healthcare competencies. What scenario is one that the staff of this unit might expect?
 
  1. Nursery, labor and delivery, and postpartum nurses will be cross-trained to work in each of these areas.
  2. The nurses will be expected to participate in telehealth throughout a three state region.
  3. There will be a reduction in staff numbers.
  4. The unit will be closed for remodeling.

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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Patient-centered care means the patient is making decisions if patient chooses and staff may guide with facts and options but do not direct.
2. Patient-centered care requires that patient values and preferences be included.
3. Cost and outcomes should be considered, not one first.
4. The patient should be involved in coordination of the patient's care.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Cross-training is an example of redesign or re-engineering of healthcare.
2. This would require re-regulating professional practice.
3. This is an example of rightsizing.
4. This is not what is meant by redesign in this case.

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