Planning for high risk ophthalmic ambulatory patients

Ophthalmic ambulatory care settings are faced with providing expert care for a high volume of individuals with increasingly complex nursing and psychosocial needs. These needs may include financial assistance, medications, transportation, shelter, home healthcare, and various community resources. A case study will demonstrate the effectiveness of interdisciplinary collaboration between nursing and social services in identifying high risk ophthalmic patients, coordinating resources, and decreasing fragmentation of care.