Healthcare System. As a result, patients, especially in the acute care setting, have more complex care needs. The management and care of patients with these complex care needs present a challenge for the contemporary nursing professional. Positive patient outcomes will be dependent on a number of factors, such as the assessment of the patient’s condition, the identification of potential risks for the patient, the planning of appropriate care and the management of the subsequent interventions that may be…
Words 2018 - Pages 9
documentation is still a challenge in the nursing profession and, thus, in the health care industry (Dehghan, Dehghan, Sheikhrabori, Sadeghi, & Jalalian, 2013). Keeping documentation accurately and appropriately, while dedicating our time to patient care is tantamount to delivering safe care; it is part of our duty to work and develop a safe environment. The quality of our documentation reflects the quality of our nursing care despite of the acuity or level of difficulty of a day of work. It is hard to…
Words 1232 - Pages 5
18/02/2015 HLSC122 Inquiry in Health care Mini Lecture 1 Concepts of clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and evidence‐based‐ practice part 1 Presented by: Dr Joe Perry(LIC) Introduction What will be covered: • Making meaning • What is critical thinking? • What is critical reasoning? • Why are these important? • Critical reflection • This mini‐lecture serves as an introduction and guide to the contents of Modules 1 & 2 2 Making meaning • Unit description: “This inter‐professional unit provides…
Words 1080 - Pages 5
patient quality care. EBP includes joining the best available research evidence along with expertise and patient values. According to Evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP) is the consistent clinical application of the most reliable, up to date evidence from well-designed studies and practice guidelines to improve the quality of patient care and patient outcomes. Evidence-based practice is patient care that is backed up by current research, and it involves a combination of clinical studies, systemic…
Words 195 - Pages 1
and outcomes for patients’ in various situations. Critical thinking nurses do make a differences whether the patients’ care succeed or failed. Critical thinking is about not accepting information at face value without evaluating whether is factual and reliable. Nurses with critical thinking are like an umbrella to nursing practice, as they include clinical reasoning and clinical judgment for high patient’s outcome. As a nurse I believe that nursing books applies brain-based learning, which acts as…
Words 518 - Pages 3
Ariel Sellers Assignment 3 - HIM 6124 2/6/2015 1. Safe and Sound is an example of a clinical decision support system (CDSS) that supports evidence-based decision-making. It allows clinicians to make medical decisions based on knowledge and factual, documented best practice. According to a video named Clinical decision support for evidence-based care, Safe and Sound “flexibly coordinates the clinical workflow” and assists physicians when selecting the most suitable protocol for a patient by viewing…
Words 644 - Pages 3
Making sound and client-centered clinical decisions in an area that demands accountability and evidence-based practice requires not only scientific knowledge, but also a deep knowledge of the practice of one’s profession and of what it means to be human in the world of combined strength and vulnerability that is health care. Every clinician must understand the importance of applying best research evidence to client care, the essence of evidence–based practice, to improve the overall quality…
Words 2463 - Pages 10
Student Learning Outcome 1: Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning Critical thinking is a process that uses the gathering of evidence and best practices to make educated judgments and decisions.…
Words 1421 - Pages 6
system to see the implications of this combination of services. The researchers, who vary from physicians to clinical psychologists, conclude that this type of system results in better health outcomes and a more efficient use of funds. This study was conducted after the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010). The focus of the study is on the Salud Family Health Centers in Colorado that serves the uninsured…
Words 271 - Pages 2
where their roles go beyond providing medical care. As the primary encounter with the patient, nurses offer more than just clinical expertise, as they further look deeper into the patient’s emotional well-being, addressing not only the physical symptoms but also providing empathetic support, understanding, and a compassionate presence. In this case, Rosie is an 80 year old woman, who is present for a regular check-up to ensure she is in good health. Working as a practice nurse in a rural Queensland…
Words 1220 - Pages 5