Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Planning Nursing Care I01:21

Planning Nursing Care I

The planning phase of the nursing process helps nurses set priorities, outline patient-centered goals and expected outcomes, and tailor nursing interventions to align with the aligned care plan. Through the planning phase, the nurse applies critical thinking skills to align and develop interventions according to the patient's needs. It provides continuity of care allowing patients to receive the maximum benefit from treatment. It serves as a pilot plan for allocating individual staff to a...
Planning Nursing Care II01:29

Planning Nursing Care II

A nursing care plan can present in two forms: informal and formal. Informal is a care plan for the individual use of the nurse and goals they wish to accomplish during their shift. Informal care plans are not included in the patient chart. A formal nursing care plan is a written or computerized guide that organizes patient care. It is further subdivided into two: standardized and individualized care plans. Standardized care plans are pre-populated care plans for specific patient populations,...
Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model01:15

Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model

The case management model is a multidisciplinary approach that involves healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines, such as physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists, working collaboratively to address the various needs of patients. Each healthcare professional brings unique expertise and perspectives, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and tailoring treatment plans accordingly.
For example, a patient with a chronic illness...
Flow Sheet01:17

Flow Sheet

Flowsheets are valuable tools in nursing documentation. They enable healthcare professionals to efficiently record and monitor various patient assessments and measurements in a consolidated format.
Here's a closer look at the examples of flowsheets commonly used by nurses:
Graphic Sheet Documentation:
Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting01:29

Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting

Documentation in long-term care facilities and home healthcare settings is crucial for ensuring continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care for patients. Each setting has its specific documentation processes and tools:
Long-Term Care Facilities
Standards of Care II01:19

Standards of Care II

Nurses bear specific legal responsibilities under several federal statutes, including:

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Life care planning and earnings capacity analysis for brain injured clients involved in personal injury litigation utilizing the RAPEL method.

NeuroRehabilitation·2014
Same author

Ethical issues in expert opinions and testimony.

Rehabilitation counseling bulletin·2005
Same author

Why case management remains essential.

The Case manager·2000
Same author

The effect of insulin on serum lipoproteins of diabetic patients.

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism·1958

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
08:47

Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults

Published on: February 2, 2020

Life care plans as a managed care tool.

R O Weed1

  • 1Georgia State University, Atlanta.

Medical Interface
|January 8, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Life care plans offer a standardized approach to catastrophic case management, providing a clear roadmap for professionals, families, and insurers. This review details their history and offers a provider checklist.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Case Management

Background:

  • Life care plans are standardized catastrophic plan-of-care formats.
  • They have been utilized in case management for over a decade.
  • Standardization simplifies care coordination for all stakeholders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical development of the life care plan format.
  • To provide a comprehensive checklist for catastrophic care providers.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of life care plan evolution.
  • Development of a practical checklist for providers.

Main Results:

  • Life care plans offer a structured, understandable approach to complex care.

More Related Videos

Radiation Planning Assistant - A Web-based Tool to Support High-quality Radiotherapy in Clinics with Limited Resources
05:18

Radiation Planning Assistant - A Web-based Tool to Support High-quality Radiotherapy in Clinics with Limited Resources

Published on: October 6, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
08:47

Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults

Published on: February 2, 2020

Radiation Planning Assistant - A Web-based Tool to Support High-quality Radiotherapy in Clinics with Limited Resources
05:18

Radiation Planning Assistant - A Web-based Tool to Support High-quality Radiotherapy in Clinics with Limited Resources

Published on: October 6, 2023

  • Standardized formats improve communication and efficiency in case management.
  • A checklist is provided to ensure comprehensive catastrophic care coverage.

    • Conclusions:

    • Standardized life care plans are effective tools for managing catastrophic cases.
    • The historical review highlights the value of structured care planning.
    • The provided checklist supports providers in delivering thorough catastrophic care.