Additionally, should AAA decide to move forward in participating with this pilot project the Department would request the following documentation be submitted by the program to this office at the conclusion of the pilot: 1. Patient Interaction Plan: Describe the nature of anticipated patient care and diagnostic interactions acceptability. 2. Training/Educational Plan: Training and/or educational methods will be provided to enable providers to deliver the services described. 3.…
a. What evaluation tools does your practicum agency use to evaluate the effectiveness of its interventions? Does your agency modify its strategies based on the results of the evaluations? Family Focus evaluates the effectiveness of its interventions using the North Carolina Family Assessment Scale (NCFAS). The NCFAS is a quantitative evaluation that is completed at the beginning of each case, every six months thereafter, and at the end of the case with input from the client and the staff member to determine how the family is functioning prior, during, and after an intervention is implemented.…
Identify the evidence-based evaluation/screening tool, the specifications for its utilization, and your chosen condition and population. What is the research-based evidence for this item? Being that I work in as an oncology I have seen first hand effects that cancer diagnosis and treatment can impact a patients emotions and well-being. I have seen patients show signs of major depressive disorder (MDD) as a result. I also found that some of these patients who suffer from depression might not be properly screened for signs of distress.…
This semester, I was chosen to be an intern at Joy Agency. Joy Agency is an early child intervention; therefore they assist children under three years old. Joy Agency offers many services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nutrition service, social work services, and other amazing assistances. During my orientation I was able to learn interesting facts about the agency and how employees work effectively to help these children in need. In fact, there is more to it than just enrolling a child in this program; it requires several steps before a child is determined eligible to receive any type of service.…
The PAI is designed to be administered to adults in either an individual or group testing setting. Before test administration, respondents are requested to complete basic demographic information on the answer sheet and then are to follow the directions within the test item booklet. The PAI is considered to have a C level qualification, which requires a high level of expertise in test interpretation, and can be purchased by individuals with a doctorate degree in psychology, education, or closely related field with formal training in the ethical administration, scoring and interpretation of clinical assessments related to the intended use of the…
In order to complete my HNC Graded Unit, I a required to complete an evaluation. This evaluation will reflect on my practice during the activity which I planned on the 20th of March 2017 and participated in on the 7th of April 2017 with a resident within my placement, Mr X as previously discussed. The evaluation will be completed and submitted on the 15th of May 2017. On the 7th of April 2017 I planned and participated in an outing to a local pub as explained in my planning stage and development stage, under the direct supervision of my mentor. I am very pleased at how this activity was carried out.…
With the introduction of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) there have been many recommendations to improve the health care of all Americans. These recommendations are designed to expand coverage, hold insurance firms accountable, decrease the cost of health care, offer more choices, and enrich quality of care. While these recommendations are aimed at patients, nurses will inevitably be affected in the way they give care. The ACA has proposed three models of care that are designed to reduce costs and provide a value-based health care system. These models are the Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), the Medical/Health Homes, and the Nurse-Managed Health Clinics (NMHCs).…
3. What type of assessment is it (e.g. screening, criterion referenced, norm referenced, standardised interview, clinical observation, self-report, checklist etc)? RBMT-3 A series of studies were subsequently undertaken to evaluate the properties of the test when used in clinical memory assessment of older adults. Results supported the use of the RBMT as both screening and diagnostic tool. (GLASS, 2000).…
Triple Aim: Application in a Transitional Care Clinic In 2008, an approach to healthcare delivery was proposed that would address three diverse areas of the healthcare system that would improve upon the system as a whole (Whittington, Nolan, Lewis, & Torres, 2015). The three “aims” included improving the experience of care, improving the health of populations and decreasing the cost of healthcare (Berwick, Nolan, & Whittington, 2008). Triple Aim in Practice With its integration into practice, the Triple Aim has required continuous effort from healthcare practitioners from all levels to improve upon patient outcomes and the efficiency of the healthcare system itself (Whittington et al., 2015). A DNP project that addresses the principles of…
We use our highly successful Care Transition Program to help reduce hospital readmission rates. When we receive a referral from you for home health services, a warm transfer visit is made to the patient before they transfer to home or facility. A hospital readmission risk assessment is completed and the care team is alerted to the triggers which may result in readmission as well as explaining to the patient what to expect from the home health experience. Please see the attached fact sheet for more information. Our Service area includes; Winchester City, Frederick, Clark, Warren and Shenandoah Counties.…
NCCC scored a five in the area where staff/physicians are prepared and supported in family centered care. Nurses are encouraged by providers to call when families are at the bedside. Families in the NCCC are always encouraged by our physicians to incorporate families during care time and are called whenever families have questions or concerns. Environment and Design NCCC scored four and five in the domain of Environment and Design. When the NCCH opened in 2001, the NCCC was moved into a free standing facility within the hospital.…
The rationale behind the use of PRO scores in clinical practice is that it enhances the quality of patient care [106, 108, 109]. Theoretically, using PRO scores in clinical practice improves the quality of care by influencing communication (patient-clinician, clinician-clinician, clinician-relatives, patient-relatives), uncovering patients’ problems, such as psychological and functional problems, monitoring response to treatment, providing information about the impact of prescribed treatments, and informing clinical decision-making [106, 108]. Using PRO scores may also help clinicians identify shortages in the current care provided, which could improve the quality of care [110]. Finally, feeding back information on HRQL from PRO scores to clinicians…
Olympic Medical Center has formed a strategic plan to help shape their vision for serving their community. The main key goal areas are quality, patient safety and satisfaction, community relationships, and organizational performance. Regardless of the ability to pay, each person in their community is welcome to receive health care services at Olympic Medical Center. Healthcare is subject to many outside control factors such as governmental regulations and payment systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance companies.…
The action model/change model schema is defined as a systematic configuration of stakeholder’s perspective and descriptive assumptions underlying programs, whether they are explicit or implicit (Chen, 2015). Action Model The action model focuses on the prescriptive assumptions, which deal with the actions that must be taken in order for the desired programmatic changes to occur. The prescriptive assumptions of program theory prescribe those components and activities that the program designers and other key stakeholders see as necessary to a program’s success (Chen, 2015).…
Helping Hands is taking proactive measures to ensure customers and members of the communities served benefit from fulfilling the mission and successfully accomplishing the vision Helping Hands aims to achieve. It is imperative for the business to develop three defined strategic objectives in order to establish a clear path in leading the way to the vision. Helping Hands has three defined strategic objectives that are to be achieved over the duration of fifteen years which include increase customer retention by dominating key competition on quality and service performance improvement, increase revenue, and expand market share position. Quality of care and service performance is fundamental when providing home health services to patients.…