...that a treatment plan may be formal or it may consist of informal handwritten notes. This is largely dependent on the documentation required by the agency or facility and all the other parties involved. However, regardless of its format, Fritscher (2011) states that the treatment plan should always be subject to change as the case progresses. According to Vrouvas (2013), a treatment plans can work as a mean of providing clients with guidelines that may foster moral support, provide incentive and offer practical solutions for dealing with adversity. This paper will describe a treatment plan and how it will be presented to the client. The paper will also make specific reference to Brittany. Brittany is a 21 year old female who was in foster care until she was 18 and is now employed full-time at a Gentleman's club. She lives in a two-bedroom townhouse and owns a car which is currently uninsured due to her inability to make the payments. The client lives with her unemployed boyfriend. Brittany was recently arrested and subsequently owes a $400 ticket along with all her other bills. She is now considering seeking employment at another gentleman's club on her days off in an effort to allocate enough money to pay her bills. Description of the Treatment Plan A treatment plan will now be described based on the information provided by Fritscher (2011). The description will also be directly linked to scenario five: Brittany. According to Fritscher (2011), a treatment plan...
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...Decision-Making Case Study The looming changes in health care are a frequent topic in many meetings with health care providers. Budget cuts are not just a speculation but are a reality. Decision-making to provide quality patient care with less money is a challenge at best. The Informed Decisions Toolbox can assist administrators and managers with evidence-based decisions that will allow patients to receive the quality care they deserve while reducing expenses. The Informed Decisions Toolbox The Informed Decisions Toolbox (IDT) is the result of a research study to aid managers with making evidence-based decisions that improve organizational performance. The IDT has an approach of six steps to decision-making (Rundell, et al, 2007): (1) framing the management question, (2) finding sources of information, (3) assessing the accuracy of the information, (4) assessing the applicability of the information, (5) assessing the actionability of the evidence, and (6) determining if the information is adequate (p. 325). As a facilitator for the use of evidence-based research in decision-making, the IDT assists decision-makers with estimating how operational and strategic decisions will have an effect on the organization. Evidence-based decision-making is not new to the health care industry. Clinicians have incorporated evidence-based research for years when making patient treatment determination. The use of evidence-based research for decision-making in other realms of healthcare...
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...Team-Based Health Care Delivery Maria Reodique Grand Canyon University: HCA-515-0101 June 16, 2015 Introduction Health care has evolved and is continuously evolving. The management of care now involves different clinicians to better assess, diagnose and cure a patient. The clinicians evolved from a general practitioner to a team now comprised of Physician’s Assistant, Nurse, License Practical Nurse and Specialists. These health care professionals now compose a team of health care providers that are essential in a patient’s over all health care. The team-based approach is a delivery system that provides a patient an all-encompassing health care delivery system. “ By practicing in a team-based care model, physicians and other clinicians can care for more patients, better manage those with high-risk and high-cost needs, and improve overall quality of care and satisfaction for all involved” (Zawora, O’Leary & Bonat, 2015). Case Description A female 36-year old patient underwent an annual physical exam. The primary care physician ordered full blood panel. The result showed elevated levels of LDL and ALT (alanine aminotransferase). The gastroenterologist confirms that the patient has chronic Hepatitis B. The levels are not high enough but still needs to be watched carefully. The patient is already suffering from high blood pressure and is over weight. The patient migrated from an underdeveloped nation that includes in its diet high sodium content and fatty foods. Patient...
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...Discharge Summary Team B BSHS/405 8-14-14 Lance Hickman Discharge Summary Pondering what an effective treatment plan is, well you have come to the right place. This piece gives an explanation of a definition along with an example of a current client, Jack Smith. The treatment plan that was delivered to Jack Smith in Week 3 was an assessment form completed with his information to help initiate a plan and achieved his goals according to his basic needs (Summers, 2012). The following segments give a description of how Jack’s treatment plan provided appropriate services based on his goals and clarifies the effectiveness of his treatment plan. In addition, there is also a description of how Mr. Smith’s feedback can be applied following an intervention and how the helper will benefit from the situation. Lastly, the paper also delivers a description of when Jack’s case can be closed and the reasons why this would be done. Let’s take a look back at what treatment plan is, it is what a professional does to enable the client to reach the goal. In this case, the helper gave Mr. Smith a task to do that will help him complete one of the objectives. A treatment intervention is what the worker is doing to help Jack complete and work toward his ultimate goal. The goals and objectives that were provided to our client Jack Smith consisted of goals that will meet his needs around the household, assistance with intake of medication on a daily basis and the transportation that helped him...
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...Treatment Plan Team Alpha BSHS 405 September 23, 2014 Julie Eiter Treatment Plan The intake assessment is where the case manager get to know the client and what problems does it have you can also it can also help as a guide to start the treatment plan which is very important this help the client look at the possibilities that their goals are being taken care of. As a case manager you will have to give that little extra push or extra confident that they have lost in the past time. As a case worker you have to maintain that resiliently mood with the client and that is where the treatment plan comes in. In this dissertation will be discussing the treatment plan for the follow up client which is Belinda. Also what strategies can a case worker may use when it comes to keep the client motivated with the follow up of the treatment plan, and the implementation of strategy of the treatment plan. As you may remember Belinda is this Native American that is eighteen year old girl that has an infant and also has another baby on the way. She has no records what so ever and also has no income of her own. Her goals are to become a nurse. The truth behind the treatment plan is very important for both client and helper they are many reasons why that the client can stay motivated with what are her goals. For Belinda her goal is to become a nurse. But we have to dig a little more to see what her needs are so the agency could see what her needs are really. Another thing would be that...
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...Formal Writing Assignment Final Draft: Nursing Case Study SITUATION: You have a very sick patient. You are using this patient for your case study. The patient has a sister who is a nurse- Lori. Lori has been a nurse for many years, and because your patient is her sister, she is very concerned and even a bit suspicious about the illness and hospital care. She writes a letter to you, expressing concerns about her sister. She copies the letter to the Director of Student Nurses. AUDIENCE: You are writing Lori’s letter to you (a student nurse) with a copy to the Director of student nurses. You are writing your response letter to Lori and copying it as a report to the Director of student Nurses. MAIN POINT AND PURPOSE: In this assignment you will demonstrate your ability to: • identify the correct priority problem and nursing diagnosis for a patient • reflect on a patient’s perspective to accurately assess and analyze a condition or problem • use nursing research to identify a priority nursing problem for a case study • utilize research to formulate a nursing diagnosis and plan of care • apply APA format to the writing of a research paper TASK: 1. Write Lori’s letter (1 page). In the letter: • Describe Lori’s biggest concern/issue with the hospitalization or illness of her sister. • Explain why she thinks this is a big problem. • Include a brief description of the events that led to the hospitalization of her sister and information...
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...As a professional involved as a case manager, this person may be involved with the client from the initial assessment through termination from services (McClam & Woodside, 2012). The case manager will interview the client to determine client strengths, needs and other factors (LaTorie Horn, 2015). Establishment of goals and objectives is a process imparted by the client and case manager together. This information will be used to develop a service or treatment plan that contain the client goals and objectives. Also, referrals will be started to support the client’s needs outside of the case manager’s agency. The case manager and other helping professionals must be persistent in putting emphasis on client strengths and abilities (Brun & Rapp, 2001). Slide # 4: Every client is unique and cannot be understood in terms of their culture. Get to know the client as an individual and not associate them with a particular group. As a professional we must not associate the similarities of clients, but see every face as a new face (McClam & Woodside, 2012). When communicating with diverse populations the chosen words are important. For example; when speaking of a married couple (husband and wife) with gay men or lesbian the word would be the partner. The United States is a country with a plethora of differences. As a case manager or interviewer, care must be taken to ensure the client is respected in their differences as well as their similarities. Our differences...
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...that deal with case management. The interview will take place in front of her class and case management experiences will be discussed during the interview. Question 1: What interpersonal skills do you think are necessary to have when working with your clients? Answer 1: There are many skills interpersonal skills are case manager must have. The important ones are verbal, non-verbal, problem solving, listening, negotiating, discussion making, and assertiveness and this is why every client is different even when suffering from similar illness, problems or issues. It’s important that you always consider your audience or client when using verbal and non- verbal...
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...Case conceptualization as defined by Erford (2010) refers to “How professional counselors understand the nature of clients’ concerns, how and why the problems have developed, and the types of counseling interventions that might be helpful.” Additionally, “A good case conceptualization should effectively link a client’s presenting problem to a treatment plan as well as provide the basis for tailoring treatment to client need and expectations” (Sperry, 2005). Sperry continues by stating that “The purpose of a well-articulated case conceptualization is to better understate and more effectively treat a client or client-system, that is, a couple or family.” Assessment is the preliminary process of case conceptualization, which according to Barlow & Durand (2003) and Nystul (2006) includes “intake interviews, test and inventories, behavioral observations, and relevant information gather from other source.” A thorough assessment is important in collecting sufficient information in order to understand the underlining issue of the client. Erford (2010) argues that “a good treatment plan requires an assessment appropriate to the client’s presenting concerns and a case conceptualization that includes an understanding of what the problem is, how it developed, and how to deal with it”. Who, what, when, where, why, and how should be addressed in the assessment process and are pivotal in formulating a comprehensive case conceptualization. An accurate comprehensive assessment is...
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...providers? Case management is the process of helping patients with lives that are not productive or satisfactory as a result of a number of problems among them drug and substance abuse. Case manager focus mainly on collaborating and developing by finding the client's strengths and abilities and makes a plan based on this. As this collaborate considers the wellbeing of the clients, so the participation of the client in the treatment is very important. The client must figure out their needs...
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...Cancer Control Knowledge into Action WHO Guide for Effective Programmes Diagnosis and Treatment Cancer Control Knowledge into Action WHO Guide for Effective Programmes Diagnosis and Treatment WHO Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data Diagnosis and Treatment. (Cancer control : knowledge into action : WHO guide for effective programmes ; module 4.) 1. Neoplasms – diagnosis. 2. Neoplasms – therapy. 3. Early detection. 4. National health programs. 5. Guidelines. I.World Health Organization. II.Series. ISBN 978 92 4 154740 6 (NLM classification: QZ 241) © World Health Organization 2008 All rights reserved. Publications of the World Health Organization can be obtained from WHO Press, World Health Organization, 20 Avenue Appia, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland (tel.: +41 22 791 3264; fax: +41 22 791 4857; e-mail: bookorders@who.int). Requests for permission to reproduce or translate WHO publications – whether for sale or for noncommercial distribution – should be addressed to WHO Press, at the above address (fax: +41 22 791 4806; e-mail: permissions@who.int). The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Dotted lines on maps represent approximate border lines for which there may...
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...counselor must address the physical part of it, the problem. The problem must be specific not vague, in Bill’s case addicted to cocaine and alcohol usage. However, in the United States, men continue to be the primary consumers and abusers of alcohol and other drugs (Cappuzzi & Stauffer 2016). Pg. 409. Interviewing clients is best done with nonjudgmental orientation marked by curiosity and a matter of fact quality. Screening is often the first step in the evaluation process. Screening may be a tool for spotting “red flag,” a way to indicate a more comprehensive assessment is needed (Kaminer 2008). Pg. 99. Psychological problems go hand-in-hand with addiction. Men are more likely to experience the dependency first (Bride, 2001 & Gordon 2002)....
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...in reducing recidivism Mental health courts operate in State level and link offenders who would ordinarily be prison-bound to long-term community-based treatment. Mental health courts, after a mental health assessment to the offenders, choose individualized treatment plan, so cover the needs of offenders and public safety. Although mental health courts vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction but most share the following characteristics: A specialized docket. Judicial supervised, community- based treatment plans for each defendant participating in the court. Regular status hearing at which treatment plans are review for appropriateness. Criteria defines a participant’s competition of the program. In Broward County, Florida, has had low recidivism rates for mental illness offenders. Sheriff Jenne indicates that the cost is $80 per day to house a general population inmate and $130 a day to detain a person with mental illness; in Miami the cost of treating inmates with mental illness is $125 per day, while the cost for healthy inmates average $18 a day. “By diverting inmates with mental illnesses from the jail to Community treatment in Pinellas County, Florida, treatment cost $60 a day per individual diverted” (Slate, and Johnson, 2008)....
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...Behavior Analysts are required to attempt the least invasive procedures prior to implementing more intrusive interventions. Although all interventions will have some effect on a person’s daily life, those which limit their ability to move freely such as time-out, or physical restraint. However, one must also consider the severity of the behavior at hand and personal preference of the client into consideration. If a client were subjected to a long, drawn out, treatment simply due to the fact that it was deemed least restrictive by the therapist while another more effective but restrictive treatment produced much swifter results; it would be unethical to implement the less successful treatment. One must consider all factors including the risk factors associated with both the behavior and the various treatment options, the effectiveness of each treatment considered, restrictiveness, potential side effects, as well as skill level and attitudes of those implementing the...
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...Care Plan Elements of Hypertension Susan Salby American Sentinel University Care Plan Elements of Hypertension Worldwide, hypertension is the most common contributor to death of any medical risk factor. HTN contributes to the development of heart disease, heart failure, chronic renal failure requiring dialysis, stroke, peripheral vascular disease and cognitive decline. The risk of cardiovascular events doubles for every 20/10mmHg rise in blood pressure above 115/70mmHg. Untreated HTN causes progressive renal and vascular damage, eventually leading to a treatment resistant state. Hypertension is usually diagnosed and treated in the community. As this is largely an asymptomatic disease, particularly in its initial stages, compliance with treatment regimens can be problematic. Successful treatment of HTN relies on the patient establishing an ongoing therapeutic relationship with a trusted and knowledgeable health professional (Casey, 2011). Tools to manage care, such as clinical pathways, practice guidelines, and best practices have increased as the health care insurance industry has put more pressure on health care providers to improve care and provide more cost-effective care. These tools offer health care providers the opportunity to determine the best approaches to clinical problems based on current research and expertise (Finkleman, 2011). Best Practices Best practices are those treatments, procedures, tests, therapies and interventions that have consistently...
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