Health Care Delivery Models and Nursing Practice

Health Care Delivery Models and Nursing Practice

Examine changes introduced to reform or restructure the U.S. health care delivery system. In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, discuss action taken for reform and restructuring and the role of the nurse within this changing environment.

Include the following:

Outline a current or emerging health care law or federal regulation introduced to reform or restructure some aspect of the health care delivery system. Describe the effect of this on nursing practice and the nurse’s role and responsibility.
Discuss how quality measures and pay for performance affect patient outcomes. Explain how these affect nursing practice and describe the expectations and responsibilities of the nursing role in these situations.

Permalink: https://collepals.com/health-care-deli…nursing-practice/
Discuss professional nursing leadership and management roles that have arisen and how they are important in responding to emerging trends and in the promotion of patient safety and quality care in diverse health care settings.
Research emerging trends. Predict two ways in which the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or transform within the next five years to respond to upcoming trends or predicted issues in health care.
You are required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required

 

 

MORE INFO 

Health Care Delivery Models and Nursing Practice

Introduction

In the United States, there are three main models of health care delivery: traditional medical model, patient-centered care model, and interprofessional collaborative practice model. Each of these models has its own set of challenges and benefits, but all are different from each other in some way. This article will discuss each model in detail so that you can understand how they differ from each other and what makes them unique.

Traditional Medical Model

The traditional medical model is a system of health care that focuses on the patient as a whole person. This system emphasizes the doctor-patient relationship, with doctors being considered experts in their fields and patients passive recipients of information and treatment. The doctor has all the answers; there is no need for further investigation or research because he or she knows what is best for you.

This type of medical practice can be beneficial because it provides clear direction and guidance to patients regarding their care options—but it can also be detrimental if not used properly! For example, if your doctor prescribes expensive medications without discussing alternatives first (like lifestyle changes), this could end up costing you more money than necessary in order to feel better (or worse).

Patient-Centered Care Model

The patient-centered care model is a comprehensive approach that emphasizes patient and family centered approaches to health care. The goals of this model are to:

• Provide services with dignity, respect and compassion for the individual’s needs

• Empower individuals with knowledge about their own bodies, minds and behaviors so they can make informed choices about their health care needs.

The concept of “patient-centered” means that as you interact with your medical provider, you want him or her to focus on what’s best for YOU! That’s why we’ve included some important points below:

Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Model

Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Model is a team-based healthcare delivery model that involves nurses, doctors and other health professionals working together to provide the best care for patients. This model emphasizes patient centeredness with respect to all aspects of patient care.

This model focuses on team members’ mutual respect, trust and accountability for providing quality patient outcomes in a collaborative environment. Patients are at the center of this approach because they receive consistent attention from all team members during each visit or throughout their course of treatment. Each member has an individual role within the team but also contributes towards consensus decisions about how best deliver services according to current evidence-based guidelines across disciplines (e..g., cardiology vs neurology).

Population-Based Public Health Delivery Model

The population-based public health delivery model is a health care delivery model that focuses on the entire community, rather than just a single institution. A common example of this type of nursing practice is when nurses provide services at an agency or clinic in their community, instead of being stationed at an emergency room or hospital.

The traditional medical model focuses on the patient as a person who has symptoms and needs treatment; it places little emphasis on other aspects of their lives (e.g., social support). In contrast to this approach, population-based models provide more comprehensive care by taking into consideration all aspects of patients’ lives—not just their physical health but also their mental state and overall well-being.

The patient-centered approach emphasizes what patients want from care; however, this may not always align with what society expects from its citizens (e.g., going through life with chronic pain). Population-based models tend to focus more on meeting individual needs as opposed to treating one condition exclusively (e.g., diabetes).

Takeaway:

The takeaway is the main point of the article.

Conclusion

This is not a comprehensive review of all the models and delivery methods available in healthcare today. It is intended to provide you with an overview of the various models and how they differ from each other. This will help you understand how some nurses might be more likely than others to practice in one type of setting versus another.