A nursing care delivery model is the method used to provide care to patients. Each nursing care delivery model has advantages and disadvantages, and no single method is ideal. Managers in any organization must examine the organizational goals, the unit objectives, the patient population, staff availability, and the budget when selecting a care delivery model.
Select a Nursing Care Delivery Model from the literature. Start by reviewing Chapter 12 for your Leading and Managing in Nursing textbook.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction (10 points)
Introduce the topic
State why the topic is important
State the model you will be discussing
Describe the model: (25 points)
Give a history of the model
When, where, why, and who developed it
What personnel are utilized in the model?
What are their roles and responsibilities? Educational preparation? Licensure requirements?
How is the work coordinated?
What are the reporting relationships?
What are the educational requirements for the various nursing positions in the model?
Significance of the model, and discuss how the model is applicable to health care: (25 points)
Affects/influences cost, quality of care, patient and family satisfaction
How is the availability of resources taken into consideration when adopting this model?
How does the delivery model affect nursing job satisfaction, patient/family satisfaction, and hospital satisfaction?
Discuss all of the pros/advantages and cons/disadvantages of this care delivery model. Do Not just list them and support your discussion with evidence.
Conclusion (15 points)
Summarize the key points of the paper
Organization (5 points)
APA format, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. (15 points)
Reference page (5 points)
There must be at least 5 references with the majority from peer-reviewed journal articles.
