The nurse is caring for a client who will be transferred from the hospital unit to an acute rehabilitation facility. In order to ensure continuity of care for the client, the nurse should
a. manage continuity through a rigid approach.
b. communicate infrequently with the health care team.
c. use a shared management plan when providing health services.
d. prohibit sharing information about the client in order to abide by HIPAA regulations.
ANS: C
Continuity of care contributes to the development of:
¥ Increased accessibility to coordinated health care services with a smoother flow of care from one service area to another
¥ Personalization of care to meet a client's changing needs across delivery systems
¥ Informational data sharing of various elements of personal and medical data electronically over time and place, which contributes to appropriate care delivery
¥ Health services provided in an organized, logical, and timely manner, using a shared management plan
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