The connection delivery model: reengineering nursing to provide care across the continuum
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The Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, PA, developed a model of health care delivery that promotes professional growth for nurses, minimizes costs and offers quality care. A team management strategy provides a continuum of patient care. Nurses are cross-trained to care for patients efficiently and cost-effectively in any setting. The program meets the demands of high-risk populations by focusing on primary care and prevention. The model has reengineered the role of nurses while maintaining their job security.
Publication Name: Nursing Administration Quarterly
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0363-9568
Year: 1996
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Effects of the program-management model: a case study on professional rehabilitation nursing
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A program-management model replaced the traditional discipline-management model at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital to improve flexibility and organizational creativity. The change tested the integrity of professional nursing at the hospital by eliminating the positions of the director of nursing and many nursing staff. A survey of the nursing staff done three years after the new program began found that 44% indicated that patient outcomes had improved and 26% believed outcomes had become worse.
Publication Name: Nursing Administration Quarterly
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0363-9568
Year: 1997
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Delivery-of-care systems using clinical nursing assistants: making it work
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A comprehensive model for the delivery of care can effectively utilize unlicensed clinical nursing assistants as part of a health care team. Clinical nursing assistants are unlicensed personnel who work under the direct supervision of the registered nurse in assisting in clinical care. Administrative commitment, clearly defined roles, processes that maximize competency, team building strategies and evaluation systems are vital to this delivery-of-care system.
Publication Name: Nursing Administration Quarterly
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0363-9568
Year: 1997
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