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A discharge planning program in orthopaedics: experiences in implementation and evaluation.

N Matt-Hensrud1, M Severson, D C Hansen

  • 1Mayo Medical Center, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

Orthopedic Nursing
|May 25, 2002
PubMed
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A mentorship program improved orthopaedic nurses' discharge planning skills. Nurses became better at assessing patient needs, coordinating care, and utilizing community resources for optimal recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Care

Background:

  • Orthopaedic nurses are vital for discharge planning, but developing these skills can be challenging.
  • Effective discharge planning maximizes patient rehabilitation and recovery.
  • A tertiary medical center identified a need to enhance staff nurse discharge planning expertise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate a pilot Discharge Planning Mentorship Program.
  • To enhance the knowledge and skill level of orthopaedic nurses in discharge planning.
  • To maximize expert nursing resources at the bedside for improved patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A mentorship program was developed and implemented by Discharge Planning Coordinators.
  • The program targeted select nurses within the orthopaedic specialty practice.

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  • Evaluation focused on role preparation, practice changes, and challenges in program actualization.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants showed increased skill in articulating and problem-solving post-discharge patient needs.
    • Nurses devised creative strategies to improve communication across different care levels.
    • A greater understanding of community resources and reimbursement mechanisms for continuing care was achieved.

    Conclusions:

    • The Discharge Planning Mentorship Program successfully enhanced nurses' discharge planning capabilities.
    • Improved skills lead to more effective patient care coordination and resource utilization.
    • Mentorship programs are valuable for developing specialized nursing expertise in discharge planning.