Unit 7 Discussion
Patient Care Delivery Methods
Instructions:
All nursing units function using a patient care delivery method. Many of these methods have been around a long time. Most are effective ways to deliver patient care, depending on the type of unit and the mix of caregivers.
Considering this, please address the following prompts in your discussion:
Consider the various patient care delivery methods.
Describe the method used on your unit.
Compare and contrast it with the model from your readings. Is it the same?
If not, what modifications make it different?
Is it an effective way to give care on your unit? If so, why? If not, why not?
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
The post and responses are valued at 40 points. Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria.
Peer Response: Unit 7
Patient Care Delivery Methods
Instructions:
Please respond to a minimum of two (2) peers. Consider the following when replying;
What are some positive or negative aspects of the model of nursing care as described by your peer?
What other models of care delivery might be effective on that unit, given what you have read?
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.