Download or read book Nursing Documentation in Aged Care written by Christine Crofton and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As another volume in Ausmed's 'Guide to Practice' series of textbooks and audiobooks, this is an essential text for all aged-care nurses who wish to enhance their documentation skills and deliver higher quality care to the elderly. AudioBooks are ideal teaching tools.
Download or read book Patient Safety and Quality written by Ronda Hughes and published by Department of Health and Human Services. This book was released on 2008 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/
Download or read book Tabbner s Nursing Care written by Jodie Hughson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 1433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only text in the market written specifically for Diploma of Nursing students in Australia and New Zealand. Written by Gabrielle Koutoukidis, Kate Stainton and Jodie Hughson, Tabbner’s Nursing Care: Theory and Practice, 7th edition, provides a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge and skills for nursing students embarking on an Enrolled Nurse career. Reflecting the current issues and scope of practice for Enrolled Nurses in Australia, this new edition focuses on the delivery of person-centred care, emphasises critical thinking throughout and demonstrates the application of the decision-making framework across multiple scenarios. Visit evolve.elsevier.com/AU/Koutoukidis/Tabbner:eBook on VitalSource Teaching resources Image collection – all figures and tables from the textbook Test banks Student resources Answer guides to: o Case studieso Critical thinking exerciseso Decision-making framework exerciseso Review questions Australian Clinical Skills videos demonstrating core skills to help you link the theory to practice Weblinks Two new chapters: o Nursing informatics and technology in healthcare o Quality and safety in healthcare 83 Clinical Skills aligned with the new 2016 Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Enrolled Nurse (EN) Standards for Practice to help you understand the skill and translate it into effective clinical practice Exercises on the decision-making framework for the EN Examples of progress notes and nursing care plan documentation Aligned with the HLT Health Training Package Supported by a NEW companion skills workbook: Essential Enrolled Nursing Skills for Person-Centred Care Includes eBook on VitalSource
Download or read book Tabbner s Nursing Care written by Gabrielle Koutoukidis and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-07-17 with total page 1563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by Gabby Koutoukidis and Kate Stainton, Tabbner’s Nursing Care: Theory and Practice 8th edition provides students with the knowledge and skills they will require to ensure safe, quality care across a range of healthcare settings. Updated to reflect the current context and scope of practice for Enrolled Nurses in Australia and New Zealand, the text focuses on the delivery of person-centred care, critical thinking, quality clinical decision making and application of skills. Now in an easy to handle 2 Volume set the textbook is supported by a skills workbook and online resources to provide students with the information and tools to become competent, confident Enrolled Nurses. Key features All chapters aligned to current standards including the NMBA Decision Making Framework (2020), the Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice (2016) and the National Safety & Quality Health Services Standards (2018) Clinical skills videos provide visual support for learners Supported by Essential Enrolled Nursing Skills Workbook 2nd edition An eBook included in all print purchases New to this edition Chapter 5 Nursing informatics and technology in healthcare focuses on competency in nursing informatics for beginning level practice, aligned to the National Nursing and Midwifery Digital Capability Framework 2020 An increased focus on cultural competence and safety Supported by Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing Tabbner’s Nursing Care 8th edition
Download or read book Care of the Acutely Ill Adult written by Fiona Creed and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020-10-08 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Care of the Acutely Ill Adult equips all nurses with the knowledge and skills to care for deteriorating patients in the clinical environment. With its unique system-based approach, this key book emphasizes systematic assessment, careful monitoring, and timely escalation, and is essential reading for all nurses working in acute care settings.
Download or read book Stories in Ageing written by Margaret Webb and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories in Ageing 2e presents an insightful collection of personal stories as told by a range of older people, carers, health professionals and family members. This unique resource offers nursing students and health professionals an extraordinary perspective on a range of topics related to ageing, including assisting and caring for the older person, the experience of ageing within a culturally diverse society, sexuality in the later years, maintaining independence at home and positive experiences of ageing. Available as a print or eBook, this valuable resource builds empathy and understanding, and provides examples of innovative approaches to care with a focus on reflection, inquiry and action. The teaching and learning strategies assist in developing skills, attitudes and mindfulness around ageing, with a strong focus on a person-centred and lived approach. A unique multilayered structure also promotes engagement with learners across diverse educational levels, ranging from certificate qualifications through to the undergraduate and postgraduate student. Most importantly, Stories in Ageing provides a much-needed consumer voice for the older person, their families and their carers. Including 10 chapters, each presenting a variety of stories from consumers, carers and healthcare professionals around a range of topics related to ageing. With 19 video stories embedded within eBook presenting personal accounts from a range of lived experiences. Reflection, inquiry and action provide the framework for the teaching and learning strategies for each story, aimed at certificate, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Weblinks, references and readings are included for further reading and research. Transcripts of all interviews are included in the back of the book. An eBook included in all print purchases
Download or read book Tabbner s Nursing Care written by Gabby Koutoukidis and published by Elsevier Australia. This book was released on 2009 with total page 992 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tabbner's Nursing Care: Theory and Practice is the only Australian and New Zealand textbook written specifically for the enrolled nurse student. The new 5th edition of this best-selling text has been fully revised and updated throughout to reflect the content of the new National Curriculum. Unit 1 The evolution of nursing Unit 2 The health care environment Unit 3 Cultural diversity and nursing practice Unit 4 Promoting psychosocial health in nursing practice Unit 5 Nursing individuals throughout the lifespan Unit 6 The nursing process Unit 7 Assessing health Unit 8 Important component of nursing care Unit 9 Health promotion and nursing care of the individual Appendices."--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts written by Barbara Kuhn Timby and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2009 with total page 998 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Ninth Edition, this full-color text combines theoretical nursing concepts, step-by-step skills and procedures, and clinical applications to form the foundation of the LPN/LVN course of study. This edition features over 100 new photographs, exciting full-color ancillaries, end-of-unit exercises, and extensively updated chapters on nursing foundations, laws and ethics, recording and reporting, nutrition, fluid and chemical balance, safety, asepsis, infection control, and medication administration. Coverage includes new information on cost-related issues, emerging healthcare settings, concept mapping, malpractice, documentation and reporting, HIPAA, and more. All Gerontologic Considerations sections have been thoroughly updated by renowned experts.
Download or read book Nursing Documentation Made Incredibly Easy written by Kate Stout and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Feeling unsure about the ins and outs of charting? Grasp the essential basics, with the irreplaceable Nursing Documentation Made Incredibly Easy!®, 5th Edition. Packed with colorful images and clear-as-day guidance, this friendly reference guides you through meeting documentation requirements, working with electronic medical records systems, complying with legal requirements, following care planning guidelines, and more. Whether you are a nursing student or a new or experienced nurse, this on-the-spot study and clinical guide is your ticket to ensuring your charting is timely, accurate, and watertight. Let the experts walk you through up-to-date best practices for nursing documentation, with: NEW and updated, fully illustrated content in quick-read, bulleted format NEWdiscussion of the necessary documentation process outside of charting—informed consent, advanced directives, medication reconciliation Easy-to-retain guidance on using the electronic medical records / electronic health records (EMR/EHR) documentation systems, and required charting and documentation practices Easy-to-read, easy-to-remember content that provides helpful charting examples demonstrating what to document in different patient situations, while addressing the different styles of charting Outlines the Do's and Don’ts of charting – a common sense approach that addresses a wide range of topics, including: Documentation and the nursing process—assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning care/outcomes, implementation, evaluation Documenting the patient’s health history and physical examination The Joint Commission standards for assessment Patient rights and safety Care plan guidelines Enhancing documentation Avoiding legal problems Documenting procedures Documentation practices in a variety of settings—acute care, home healthcare, and long-term care Documenting special situations—release of patient information after death, nonreleasable information, searching for contraband, documenting inappropriate behavior Special features include: Just the facts – a quick summary of each chapter’s content Advice from the experts – seasoned input on vital charting skills, such as interviewing the patient, writing outcome standards, creating top-notch care plans “Nurse Joy” and “Jake” – expert insights on the nursing process and problem-solving That’s a wrap! – a review of the topics covered in that chapter About the Clinical Editor Kate Stout, RN, MSN, is a Post Anesthesia Care Staff Nurse at Dosher Memorial Hospital in Southport, North Carolina.
Download or read book Consumer Centered Computer Supported Care for Healthy People written by H.-A. Park and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication, initiated by the Korean Society of Medical Informatics (KOSMI) and its Nursing Informatics Specialist Group, and the Special Interest Group in Nursing Informatics of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA-NI), is published for nurses and informatics experts working with informatics applications in nursing care, administration, research and education, bringing together the worlds of nursing informatics community. Korea is well known for having the highest level of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility in the world. Advances in ICT in Korea have lead Korean health care sectors to fully utilize the benefit of ICT for health care. The theme of the book, ‘Consumer-Centered Computer-Supported Care for Healthy People’, emphasizes the central role of the consumer and the function of information technology in health care. It reflects the major challenge in our time, which is developing and using information technology for the improvement of consumer oriented health care. "I would seriously recommend that this book – in text form – should be available in all nursing libraries as a resource for study and reference in the expanding area of nursing and health care.”--Paula M. Procter, Reader in Informatics and Telematics in Nursing, The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Download or read book Gerontological Nursing written by Caroline Vafeas and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first edition Australian text aligns nursing care principles and practice to the unique requirements of older people. Written by leading academics and clinicians, Gerontological Nursing: A holistic approach to the care of older people covers the essential skills of gerontological care with a focus on chronic diseases, neurocognitive disorders, mental health, quality of life and healthy ageing, palliative care and bereavement, safety issues, and the role of the caregiver. As nurses play an ever more critical role in supporting the needs of an ageing population, this essential text will enable nursing students to navigate the complexities of older people's healthcare, promote healthy ageing, and help people to live well. - End of chapter practice scenarios with questions - Tips for best practice - Focus on contemporary models of care and clinical governance - Inclusion of most common chronic diseases affecting older adults including dementia, depression and delirium - Dedicated chapter on Safety and Security - Expert contributors from multiple Australian and New Zealand universities - Aligned to the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards as well as international standards and guidelines - An eBook included in all print purchases Additional resources on Evolve - eBook on VitalSource Instructor resources: - PowerPoints - MCQs Chapter worksheets
Download or read book Home Health Assessment Criteria written by Barbara Acello and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ensure that no condition or symptom is overlooked and documentation is as accurate as possible with Home Health Assessment Criteria: 75 Checklists for Skilled Nursing Documentation.
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Download or read book Physical Therapy Management written by Ronald W. Scott and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover what it takes to succeed in the "real world" of physical therapy practice, where you'll rely not only on your clinical skills, but on management skills such as budgeting, recruiting, professional development, and limiting your risk of liability. Expert authors Ron Scott and Christopher Petrosirio guide you through the essentials of practice management to help you understand and master these skills and more. You'll find ideas for marketing your practice, as well as advice and information on negotiation and dispute resolution, human resources management, quality and risk management, legal and ethical issues, and fiscal management. Specific case examples from the authors' own experiences illustrate important points throughout the book. Well-known author Ron Scott draws from his unique experiences as a physical therapist clinical manager, MBA, and health law attorney to provide a uniquely comprehensive and insightful overview of physical therapy practice management.An emphasis on human resources ("people") management offers effective strategies for recruiting, selecting, and retaining the best clinicians and support professionals in this increasingly competitive field.Case examples based on the authors' own experiences bring concepts to life.Engaging exercises - including group discussions, role-playing scenarios, and short answer - help you strengthen your critical thinking skills.Current terminology from the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition is used throughout.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Nursing Midwifery written by Helen Hall and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2022-01-03 with total page 3545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A trusted person-centred resource to start you on the path to professional success Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery is a popular foundational nursing text specifically developed for Australian and New Zealand students. This comprehensive resource provides a detailed overview of key information with person-centred care highlighted throughout to focus on the individualistic, interactive and holistic nature of nursing and midwifery practice. It uses accessible language that introduces students to the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’ of nursing and midwifery. It focuses not only on a person’s physical healthcare needs, but also on the intellectual, emotional, sociocultural and spiritual aspects of care. In this way, students learn to be holistic health care professionals while acquiring the foundational knowledge, procedures and skills required for successful nursing or midwifery practice.
Download or read book Assessing the Nursing and Care Needs of Older Adults written by Helen Taylor (PhD.) and published by Radcliffe Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health resources are becoming increasingly constrained. So it is essential that professionals, and the public, recognise the need to work together in establishing local priorities and collaborate in their implementation. Priority Setting and The Public challenges many widely accepted beliefs and perceptions. It links together academic literature, critical overviews of methods and approaches with practical applications and original research. It shows the different approaches to engaging the public, challenges and how progress can be achieved. A wide number of methods, from a range of disciplines are described, reviewed and guidance is given on factors to consider for selection. This book is essential reading for all health service and primary care organisations, especially those responsible for resource allocation, clinical governance and public health.
Download or read book Managing Documentation Risk written by Patricia A. Duclos-Miller and published by HC Pro, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nurses are now commonly cited or implicated in medical malpractice cases.
