Direct Patient Care

The nature of the work is very similar for the C.N.A. and L.P.N. A C.N.A. work includes performing routine tasks under the supervision of nursing staff. They answer call bells, deliver messages, serve meals, make beds, and help patients eat, dress, and bathe. Aides also provide skin care to patients, take pulse, temperature, respiration, and blood

Delegated tasks, and monitoring all direct-patient staff, including LPNs and Dialysis Assistants, assessed care needs and developed

A physician directs your treatment at the hospital. Doctors can easily access patient information, test/lab results, and send out E- prescriptions to pharmacies. Registered nurses wear navy blue and white scrubs. They are responsible for planning, coordinating and providing for a patient’s care. They use the information system daily to update, evaluate and record patient symptoms, review patient treatment plans and their measure progress. Other members of nurses that use the health system are licensed practical nurses, and student nurses. They are all managed by the RN and oversee all the patient care and activities. Allied health professionals wear tan and black scrubs. They perform diagnostic tests and therapy required for the care and treatment a patient needs. These allied health professional include laboratory staff, radiology techs, physical therapists, and respiratory therapists. “They may play roles in evaluating and assessing a patient’s needs, keeping the physician and others informed of the patient’s progress and caring for the patient” (Association, 2012). Clerical Assistants are volunteers at this hospital and does not provide care for patients but they do have access to information systems under the supervision of administrators. They answer telephones, proof-read, perform data entry, and sort

When I decided a few years ago that I was going to become a pharmacist, the reason why I made that decision was because I wanted to make a difference in the life of every patient I come across. Dr Jacobsen reiterated this idea in his speech when he talked about his reason for having a specialized residency in primary care which is equivalent to today’s post graduate year two (PGY2) program. Patient centered care approach is an immense way of advancing patients health outcome by a healthcare provider.

When working as an Rn, there are many different hazards and risks associated with direct patient care such as coming in contact with infectious diseases and toxic exposures, stress, violence, and injuries. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information or the NCBI, the occupation as an Rn is very stressful and can impact your health in a negative way. It is not uncommon for an Rn to have a massive workload on a day to day basis that can be so stressful ulcers are formed. In addition to that, patients can be very demanding and require special care. Not to mention that patients may pass away as well as require special, unfamiliar equipment to be used. Another hazard in the medical field in relation to the nursing field is the exposure to infectious diseases and toxic exposures.

I do not have direct access but it made me realize that despite of these provisions, having direct access would definitely have a great impact in my present practice in assisted living facilities and community-based outpatient settings. Granted there is a supportive management from my facility, it would open up an opportunity to treat patients who will directly come to me for their neuromusculoskeletal problems and without waiting for more than three weeks just to get a referral and/or before their condition worsens. The long wait times to see their primary care physicians and lost or expired prescriptions are some of my patient’s dilemma which can hold up service. With direct access, I would be able to examine and evaluate my patients, start

Provide limited direct patient care - Assist patients with mobility, grooming, and dressing - Answer patient call buttons - Act as a point of contact for families - Assist residents in transferring from bed to wheel chair and vice versa - Transport patients from to and from procedure rooms - Assist nurses in moving patients and providing supplies - Escort patients, families and visitors to their required destinations - Provide reception support and give general information to visitors and families - Assist patients in eating - Manage patient records and assist patients and families in filling out admission forms - Make frequent rounds in assigned departments to assess patients' needs - Ready patient beds and equipment for procedures such as

Thank you for your analysis of the many contributing factors of poor quality health care. As you mentioned, patient centered-care must become the standard of care. According to

The number of residents will determine the amount of staff that will be needed to provide care around the clock. The key staff members will include (1) medical director, (2) DON (3) RN or LPN and (4) CNA’s. The medical director will serve as a consultant and provide his expertise to the staff on how to adequately care for the patients. The DON will supervise the workers in the department and is available to handle administrative tasks. As for an RN one will serve as a charge nurse who will report directly to the DON. LPN will provide treatment and administer medication per doctor’s orders. According to Singh (2016), CNA’s provide hands-on care such as but not limited to taking vital signs, positioning and bathing assistance to the patients

Ascension Hospice medical director has overall medical responsibility for your care, working with your physician and other medical professionals to develop a care plan that meets your specific needs, providing personalized care focused on a higher level of comfort and quality of care. The Medical Director oversees the entire team, as well as the protocol for pain and symptom management.

Great question. I am currently working in the intensive care unit at the Veterans Hospital in California (VA) with an outstanding group of dedicated nurses, respiratory therapist, physicians and of course me the lone physical therapist. Patient-centric in my interpretation means how to improve the quality of life of the patient, with the patient being the core of our care, and not only focusing on keeping the patient well. In the ICU, it is used to be stabilizing the patient and keeping them alive mantra, but now it is different. My facility adopted the ABCDEF bundle to address

Hi, Joyce, I enjoyed reading your thoughtful discussion post to prevent patients from being re-hospitalized. The vision to change the face of health care by providing quality, proactive patient care is a great vision and dream for the future. Furthermore, the core value, compassion, is very relevant to your dream to prevent readmissions. Lastly, if the case manager developed a relationship with the patient, the core value of relationships was instituted in your example also. Thanks for sharing your

Patient-centered care involves the care provided by nurses to patients and the satisfaction perceived by the patients. There are eight principles of patient-centered care that affect the patient’s experience with healthcare (Perry P., 2011). One of the eight dimensions is emotional support and alleviation of fear and anxiety. A strong sense of coherence (SOC) is a tool that focuses on emotional support from providers to patients; which is one of the eight dimensions mentioned. Healthcare professionals strengthen the patients’ SOC by interventions to help reduces depression, social and emotional loneliness of patients in order to lead them to a better health (Drageset, J., Espehaug, B., & Kirkevold, M., 2012). Patient-centered care is not only important in physically providing the necessary medical help, but it is also important for health professionals to focus on the patient’s mental

Followed my mentor closely on history taking, physical examination and assessment/plan in his clinic. I was also allowed to take histories, perform relevant physical examination and participate in case discussions. Achieved good diagnostic and management expertise in common cases like congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia and peripheral vascular disease. Participated in electrocardiogram recording and achieved expertise in interpretation of electrocardiograms of various diseases like acute coronary syndrome, heart block and rhythm disorders. Direct patient contact and hands-on experience of history taking and physical examination helped enhance my communication and interpersonal skills as well

Two main pillars support the field of medicine; research and direct patient care. During the past few years of my education, I was able to gain experience in both of these fundamental blocks that form the backbone of medicine. By not only volunteering in an emergency room but also working in a research laboratory, I have gained valuable experience and knowledge and developed an appreciation for both.