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Evolution of a role to enhance care coordination
M Gilbert1, C M Counsell, L Ross
1Shands Hospital, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610, USA.
Nursing Case Management : Managing the Process of Patient Care
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Healthcare settings are redesigning care coordination models to improve patient outcomes amid shorter hospital stays. This involves evolving roles, from charge nurses to nurse practitioners, to enhance patient care management effectively.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Practice
- Patient Care Coordination
Background:
- Shorter hospital stays necessitate innovative care coordination models in acute care.
- Effective patient care coordination is crucial for achieving quality outcomes within reduced timeframes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development, challenges, and lessons learned from redesigning a case management model.
- To explore the evolution of care coordination roles in response to healthcare trends.
Main Methods:
- Pilot testing of various care coordination models with different job classes.
- Iterative redesign of the case management model, including role conversion and creation.
- Evaluation of the impact of different roles on care coordination effectiveness.
Main Results:
- Initial model: Patient Care Coordinator role created from charge nurse position.
- Second model: Nursing Practice Coordinator role established during management restructuring.
- Future vision: Nurse Practitioner role to further enhance care coordination due to broader scope of practice.
Conclusions:
- Redesigning case management models requires adaptability and strategic role evolution.
- The nurse practitioner role shows potential for significantly improving patient care coordination.
- Lessons learned from piloting different models inform future healthcare coordination strategies.