LEC 5.TEAM BASED APPROACH.pptx

LEC 5.TEAM BASED APPROACH.pptx

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  TEAM BASED APPROACH TheRole of the nurse in the Health Care team
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  Team-based care isone of the guiding principles of a learning health system. It stresses interdependence, efficient care coordination, and a culture that encourages parity among all team members (IOM, 2001, 2007). Teamwork should be reinforced at all levels, from leadership to the unit level, and individual patients should understand that they are working with a team Health care is an increasingly diverse field where many specialties interact to provide patient care.
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  The team approachto caring for patients includes many professionals performing a variety of specialized functions designed to meet the physical, emotional and psychological needs of the patient. In the course of just one stay, a hospitalized patient may be cared for by an array of non-MD providers.
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  Collaborative approach to workis imperative that all health care professionals understand and respect the credentials, scope of practice and function of each member of the health care team.
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  The primary roleof a nurse is to advocate and care for individuals of all ethnic origins and religious backgrounds and support them through health and illness. ... Collaborate with team to plan for patient care. Advocate for health and wellbeing of patient. Nursing is an honorable profession, and nurses are the heart and soul of the healthcare system. ... Nurses are on the frontlines of administering and evaluating treatment. Nurses are the patient’s greatest advocate. Because they spend more time, nurses can comprehensively moderate patient’s progress. Nurses play a dynamic and crucial role in healthcare. A nurse is usually the first person a patient interacts with. ... Nurses advocate on behalf of their patients and the community at large by supporting causes that help optimize health, such as nonprofit organizations and educational campaigns. Nurses Role in the Health Care System
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  A multidisciplinary teamis a group of health care workers who are members of different disciplines (professions e.g. Psychiatrists, Social Workers, etc.), each providing specific services to the patient. ... This co- ordinates their services and gets the team working together towards a specific set of goals. Multidisciplinary teams convey many benefits to both the patients and the health professionals working on the team. These include improved health outcomes and enhanced satisfaction for clients. THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM
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  The Medical Doctoror Physician A physician, medical practitioner, medical doctor, or simply doctor, is a professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments. Members of the Health care Team
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  The Nurse Practitioner Nurse practitioners are licensed registered nurses who have completed advanced academic and supervised clinical training beyond their registered nurse certification.  Most have masters degrees and many have doctoral degrees.  Nurse practitioners provide a number of different health care services.  They are trained to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, and can order and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures, perform health screenings, give immunizations, and may prescribe most medications.  Nurse practitioners often focus on health promotion, disease prevention and helping patients make healthy lifestyle choices. They treat patients in outpatient settings and in the hospital.  Although most nurse practitioners focus on primary care, many train and practice in fields as diverse as OB/GYN, pediatrics, oncology ,dermatology and others specialties.
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  The Registered Midwife Certifiedmidwives are trained in midwifery.. They must pass a national certification exam in order to be licensed to practice. Certified midwives provide health care for women including: prenatal care, labor and delivery, post-partum care, routine gynecological services, family planning, menopausal care, health promotion and disease prevention. Most certified midwives work in group practices with physicians and deliver babies in birthing centers or hospitals.
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  The Registered Dietitian Registereddietitians have earned a bachelors degree in dietetics or nutrition. Dietitians complete an approved practical education program and must pass a national examination. The dietitian is the food and nutrition expert on the health care team. Dietitians help design food plans and educate and counsel patients to help them manage disease states such as obesity, high cholesterol, or heart disease. Many dietitians specialize in areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, renal disease or diabetes education. Dietitians are also involved in hospital food service management and clinical research.
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  The Registered Pharmacist Pharmacistsare medication experts, working with physicians (or PAs) to ensure new prescriptions do not interact with a patient’s current medications, that the right dosage for a particular medication has been prescribed, and to answer any questions patients may have.
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  The Occupational Therapist OccupationalTherapists work with individuals of all demographics regain, master, or develop the everyday skills that enable them to lead fulfilling, independent lives. OT’s possess a graduate level degree in occupational therapy. They develop activities of daily living for individuals with mental or physical disabilities that inhibit their capacity to function independently. With time, routines may be developed which help equip these patients to pursue education and employment. OT’s are most frequently found in the hospital or outpatient rehabilitation setting.
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  The Physical Therapist Similarto OT’s, a Physical Therapist works to treat individuals whose medical problems or other health-related conditions that impair their ability to move and perform activities of daily living. Treatment plans focus on preventing further disability, alleviating pain, and restoring function. Educational programs for PT’s exist at both the master’s and doctoral level.
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  The Respiratory Therapist RespiratoryTherapists help evaluate and treat individuals suffering from respiratory ailments, injuries that involve the respiratory tract, need pulmonary rehabilitation, or who require augmented or mechanical ventilation. They are all graduates of an approved college program in Respiratory Therapy, have completed their licensure requirements, and passed a nationally-administered advanced practice examination. RT’s practice primarily in the hospital and long-term care settings, where they are an integral member of the patient care team.
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  The Medical Technologists MedicalTechnologist (also known as Medical laboratory scientist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technologist, or Med-Tech) is an allied health professional that analyzes and tests body fluids and tissues.
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  The Radiologist Radiologist isa medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disease and injury, using medical imaging techniques such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET), fusion imaging, and ultrasound. Because some of these imaging techniques involve the use of radiation, and require training to understand radiation safety and protection. Radiologist has graduated from an accredited medical school, passed a licensing examination, and completed a residency of at least four years of unique postgraduate medical education
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  The Anesthesiologist An anesthesiologistis a doctor (MD or DO) who practices anesthesia. Anesthesiologists are physicians specializing in perioperative care, developing anesthetic plans, and the administration of anesthetics. He or she has finished college, then medical school (four years), then an internship (one year) followed by a residency in anesthesia (three years). Some anesthesiologists pursue additional years of training (a fellowship). Anesthesiologists help ensure the safety of patients undergoing surgery. The anesthesiologist provides care for the patient to prevent the pain and distress they would otherwise experience.
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  The Ultrasonographer An ultrasonographer,or diagnostic ultrasound technician, is a medical professional who uses equipment that produces sound waves of high frequency for non-invasive diagnostic procedures. An ultrasonographer may work in a variety of specific areas to diagnose health problems. A sonographer is a healthcare professional who specialises in the use of ultrasonic imaging devices to produce diagnostic images, scans, videos or 3D volumes of anatomy and diagnostic data, frequently a radiographer but may be any healthcare professional with the appropriate
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  The future ofhealth care lies in successful collaboration among all of these disciplines. It is essential for medical and other health professional students learn how to work with other clinicians in hospitals and other practice sites. Each of these professionals brings a unique skill set and viewpoint to the management of patient care. An environment of mutual respect and trust among health care providers will promote excellent care and improve patient outcomes.