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Define case manager |
Usually someone who brings together all of the team members needed to care for the client; commonly used in the community setting Example: social worker, nurse or commuinty worker |
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Define Delegation |
A process by which a nurse authorizes another health care provider to perform certain tasks |
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Define family conference (care conference) |
Meeting that occurs on admission & an on an ongoing basis, to discuss a client's care. Attended by client, family, sig. Other and members of the health care team. |
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Define team leader |
In hospital, long term and community care setting, a health care professional who is responsible for assessing, monitoring and evaluating a client's needs; Assigns task to support workers. |
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Define delegation process |
Process by which a nurse authorizes another health care provider certain tasks; transfer of function |
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Define task |
Function that support workers assists with / performs for clients |
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Define task |
Function that support workers assists with / performs for clients |
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Define collaborative |
To work together toward a common goal |
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Define charge nurse |
Nurse on duty |
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Define authority |
Legal right to do something |
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What are the benefits of working on a team? |
CCWBP - Collaboration Successful collab. Creates postive atmosphere - Communication Share experiences, opinions & ideas that may be useful - Wide range of abilities, skills & perspectives Wider scope of knowledge and practices; brings new viewpoints - Better decision making Workable solutions are found - Positive, trusting atmosphere Team members can relied on & share responsible |
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What are the challenge of working on a team? |
RBHE - recognizing role boundaries Face tasks ur not allowed to perform. - be flexible Shift changes - handling conflict Disagreements - expressing your need and views May feel intimidated |
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Supervision in a facility |
In a facility, the team leader(nurse) has overall responsibility and accountability for the clients care |
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Supervision in a community |
In a community setting, your agency is accounatble for u and ur supervisor. The hired case manager and agency arranges the support and care for the client |
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Define assigning |
Giving someone responsibility for prividing care or support. |
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Task u may be assigned to perform: |
- ADL - social & recreational - household management (cleaning) - basic nursing care (measuring weight, vital signs) |
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Who can delegate? |
Certain parts of canada only RNs can delegate, however in some, RPNs and LPNs can delegate. |
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Delegation in facility |
A nurse delegating a task to u must: - teach you the task - assess your performance - monitor your over time to ensure competance |
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Delegation in commuinity |
- teach you the task - assess your performance - monitor your over time to ensure competance
The nurse should also provide written instructions on task, predicted outcome and what you need to record |
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Factors affecting delegation decisions |
Nurse will consider the following: - considering the clients condition, is it appropriate for a support worker - will the support worker be performing the task frequently? - will support worker be adequately supervised? -will the nurse be available if needed - inluded in their job description |
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Delegation process |
- what tasks your province or territory allowed to support workers - task included in your job description - taught in your training program - skills you've learned & how they were evaluated - work experience Delegation varys within canada & must w/in you legal limits |
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Five rights of delegation |
- right task Can the task be delegated? Is it your job description? - right circumstances Condition of the clients. Clear understanding of task. Have needed equipment - right person The right training and experience. Any concerns about the task - right directions & communication Clear directions & expectations from nurse - right supervision & evaluation Available supervision or help if needed |
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Your role in delegation |
You are still responsible for your own actions. |
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Your role in delegation |
You are still responsible for your own actions. |
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When accepting a task |
You're responsible for your own actions. Don't hesitate to asks questions or help; report what you did and your observation |
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When refusing a task |
You have the right to say no. You must have a reasonable excuse. |
