The MH unit manager, Rigsby, is the first step to implementing patient- and family-centered care. Without Rigsby’s consent, the project would be null. All staff who participates in team meetings would be excellent people who could assist in improving the gap. Conway, the psychiatrist, is the chief medical director. Additionally, the RT and SWs have direct contact with the patients and know their needs. As usual, nursing fills different roles in the team. One is utilization and the other is the team’s leader, our patient care coordinator, Robert.
All staff should be able to give their perspective about the project before selecting a gap team. While reducing costs, a graduate student can help with innovative ideas. Patients and their families, who are advisors, will give an important perspective. Besides employees on the MH unit, the chief nursing officer is a principled resource. Additionally, members from other MH facilities could help with foresight from …show more content…
Rigsby is from another MH unit where staff physically includes the patient in his or her team meetings. Rigsby talks about the team, at the other facility, taking five to ten minutes for each patient. This includes reviewing and signing the care plan. Therefore, Rigsby has valuable information pertaining to successful processes to improve this gap. Furthermore, Rigsby will have the final decision how and when the new procedure will take place. By reaching out to a graduate student, the implementer can obtain fresh ideas while reducing costs. They can work together, complimenting each other, while working out the details, such as which member will move and welcome the patient, and possible their family, to the meeting. Additionally, the graduate student can provide the upfront patient- and family-centered care