In which model of care delivery is the focus on patient needs rather than on staff needs?
a. Primary c. Differentiated practice
b. Patient-centered d. Modular
B
Patient-centered care is designed to focus on the patients' needs rather than on the staff's needs.
Primary nursing delineates the responsibility and accountability of the RN and designates the RN as
the primary provider of care to patients. Differentiated practice sorts the roles, functions, and work of
registered nurses according to some identified criteria. Modular nursing divides a geographic space
into modules of patients, with each module cared for by a team of staff led by an RN.
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