Discussion: Organizational Mission & Philosophy

NOW F OR AN ORIGINAL PAPER ASSIGNMENT:Discussion: Organizational Mission & Philosophy

Patient care delivery model is the method used to deliver care to patient and it depends on multiple factors such as financial, staffing capability, patient population, organizational mission and philosophy (Motacki & Burke, 2017). The health care delivery system stipulates how care is delivered, coordinated, and the skill sets required. The basic elements of any health care delivery rely on its clinical decision making, work allocation, communication, management, coordination and accountability (Motacki et al., 2017). In my current employer, the nursing care delivery model used is the functional structure. Service and department are arranged based on expertise. Each department functions independently. I would definitely apply the functional structure model at SLMC by incorporating interprofessional collaboration. As long as there is interprofessional collaboration and effective communication with care coordination among providers I believe any health care delivery model will work.

At SLMC great emphasis is placed on optimizing the quality of life of all those served beyond traditional medical needs rather the whole person. Not much is mentioned at SLMC about interprofessional collaboration- however at my current employment, interdepartmental consult is placed to other services to address individual needs. On the units every morning we have the interdisciplinary grand rounds that includes the intensivist, the clinical pharmacist, the dietician, social worker and the in care of the patient. The patients do not get to participate however, they normally have a family meeting to address needs of patient and their families. The focus is placed on the individuals and their families and we have been encouraged to do hand-off communication at the bedside so patient can be part of the discussion. I believe this model support the person-centered nursing framework by McCormack and MCCance (2017). According to McCormack and MCCance (2017) person centered practice (PCN) is a consensus approach among all healthcare providers to foster a healthful relationship with patients and their family by respecting their values and beliefs. PCN placed great importance on empowering the individual with education and knowledge to assist with making informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs Bechtold & Fredericks (2014).