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What is community-based nursing?
- refers to a philosophy of nursing
- guides the care provided to individuals, families, and groups where they live, work, and play
- acute and chronic care of the individual and families
- promotes autonomy in decision making and enhances capacity for self-care
What are the essential components of community-based nursing?
- client self-care
- prevention
- consideration of family, culture, community
- continuity of care
What does a Case Manager do in community-based nursing?
- establishes plans of care and coordinates needed resources and services
What does a Collaborator do in community-based nursing?
- works in a combined effort with related health care disciplines
What does an Educator do in community-based nursing?
- teaches individuals, families, and groups to gain knowledge and skills to learn how to care for themselves
What does a Counselor do in community-based nursing?
- assists clients in identifying health problems and in making choices
What does a Client Advocate do in community-based nursing?
- supports the client and acts on the client's behalf
What does a Change Agent do in community-based nursing?
- Seeks to implement new and more effective approaches to problems
- helps to empower clients, families, and groups to creatively solve problems or become instrumental in creating change
What are Long-Term Care services?
- Home (meals on wheels, nursing care, housekeeping services)
- Community (senior centers, adult day care, nutrition sites)
- Institutions (assisted living complexes, nursing homes)
What are the vulnerable populations targeted by community-based nursing?
- people w/ limited access to resources and health care
- varied cultures, different beliefs and values
- language barriers
- few sources for social support
- immigrants, poor, homeless, elderly