A nurse manager discovers that the readmission rate of hospitalized patients is very high on the hospital unit. The nurse manager desires improved coordination of care and accountability for cost-effective quality care
Which nursing care delivery model is best suited for these needs?
a. Team nursing
b. Total patient care
c. Primary nursing
d. Case management
ANS: D
Case management is a care approach that coordinates and links health care services to patients and families while streamlining costs. In team nursing, the RN assumes the role of group or team leader and leads a team made up of other RNs, practical nurses, and nursing assistive personnel. Total patient care involves an RN being responsible for all aspects of care for one or more patients. The primary nursing model of care delivery was developed to place RNs at the bedside and improve the accountability of nursing for patient outcomes and the professional relationships among staff members.
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