Discha - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Admission Following Medical Observation - A patient may be treated in a hospital's observation unit to determine if the condition improves sufficiently for the patient to be discharged. If the condition either worsens or doesn't improve, the physician may decide to admit the patient as an inpatient. Principal diagnosis: Report the medical condition that led to the hospital admission. UHDDS application - Originally developed for hospital reporting of inpatient data elements. Application of...

WHO IS INVOLVED WITH DISCHARGE PLANNING? - ANSWERFacility Physicians Nurses PT, OT, ST Discharge Planner - may be a nurse or social worker Facility Case Manager/Coordinator Third Party Payer Case Manager/Coordinator Patient Patient Patient's family Caregiver(s) Legal guardian WHAT IS DISCHARGE PLANNING? - ANSWER"Discharge planning is the development of an individualised discharge plan for the patient prior to leaving hospital, with the aim of containing costs and improving pa...

First action for a polymer spill - Answers -Apply an absorbent to the spill such as sand or kitty litter and then sweep up the materials. Total discharge head includes - Answers -Discharge pressure head + static discharge head + Velocity head (outlet) + Friction Head (discharge line) Where is the best location to collect a sample? - Answers -A location that represents the entire waste stream or basin. What are the preservation and hold times for BOD samples? - Answers -48 hours at < ...

Shadow Health Leadership - Assignment 6 Discharge and Conclusion Time: 1305 What is the most appropriate response to Anita in this situation? Why is this the best response to Anita's concern? I hear and understand what you are saying. We'll certainly do what we can to make sure you don't stay any longer than you have to! The provider didn't say you were ready to be discharged today, but I can bring up your concerns with him today. In the meantime, why don't we discuss your feeling...

IHD - ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE ECHO CHAPTER 11 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS...

Acute Care Hospitals - ANSWER- Diagnose/stabilize the patient - Discharge the patient - Prevent re-admissions Discharge destinations from the acute care setting - ANSWER- Hospice - Long term acute care hospital - Short term care - Home/home based options Long term acute care hospital (LTACH) - ANSWER- Continued acute care due to complex medical needs - No longer require intensive care or diagnostic procedures - More cost effective than acute hospitals Ex. complications post surgery...

A nurse who is a discharge planner in a large metropolitan hospital is preparing a discharge plan for a patient after a kidney transplant. Which actions would this nurse typically perform to ensure continuity of care as the patient moves from acute care to home care? Select all that apply. *a.* Performing an admission health assessment *b.* Evaluating the nursing plan for effectiveness of care *c.* Participating in the transfer of the patient to the postoperative care unit *d.* Making referr...

when does discharge planning begin - ANSWERdischarge planning is preparation for moving a patient from one level of care to another and begins at admission LOOK AHEAD what is discharge planning based on - ANSWERindividual patient needs what does discharge planning facilitate - ANSWERdischarge planning facilitates a patients smooth, efficient and effective transition from one level of care to another EX: hospital to home what does the interdisciplinary patient care team do? - ANSWERC...

When the patient is received from the admitting department, what does the nurse expect has been completed? (select all that apply) - ANSWER-the patient has been informed of the patients bills of rights - the patient has an ID band in place with proper identification information A patient is admitted for observation and various diagnostic tests. What is the initial nursing action in the admission process? - ANSWERthe nurse introduces self and roommates A 90 year old patient has been hospit...

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