Case Study Rain In A Motel

The inefficiency and reduced quality of care in this case clearly are the lack of information regarding Raymond. It is clearly lack of medical information and lack of family members to represent and accompany him in his time of need. It seems that Raymond was alone and for all intent ad purposes homeless if he as living in a motel. At 78 years of age Raymond is at the age where he should have family and friends. Most likely sons, daughters and even grandchildren of age. It is sad that Raymond in living in a motel, this means he is not being cared for, and every day and night could be lonely. Another indicator that no one was looking into Raymond's wellbeing is the fact the person who finds him unconscious was the motel manager. In many cases …show more content…
Also, how anyone could be discharged and be received at another facility without a full exchange of medical history is incomprehensible, especially when it refers to basic information such as current medications, as in this case (hypertension and cholesterol) medication are the most relevant and critical to properly manage to improve outcomes. From both a micro and macro perspectives the case of the 78 year old Raymond was clear that quality of life was absent from both a personal and population level. It is apparent that these segments of the population are falling through the cracks of the system. From a medical Technology standpoint, the advancement of technology and the use of EMRs should have assisted by having Raymond's medical record and medications listed as well as his hypertension. The use of an Electronic Health Record, could have identified Raymond's problems, and what may have been occurring with him at the time of his emergency visit. This information should have been at the fingertips of the clinicians in both the hospital and the rehabilitation center, where Raymond passed away largely because of the lack of information. This tragic event could have been prevented, or at least minimized, by the use of information