Reference no: EM133563975

Objectives

Identify the role of the community health/public health nurse in the case management of populations at risk for, or experiencing, chronic illness.

Utilize communication strategies necessary for motivational interviewing.

Apply principles of case management to various clients experiencing chronic illnesses.

Demonstrate interprofessional collaboration skills in the context of case management
Concept

Explore and experience the nursing role in the use of case management principles during client transitions of care.
Setting

South Street Primary Care Clinic
Overview of Virtual Activity

You will observe interactions between the community/public health nurse and a variety of clients who are being seen for follow-up after being discharged from the hospital. As part of each client scenario, you will observe how the nurse evaluates what services the client is currently using or may need for a successful transition, and you will be asked to answer questions relating to what you have learned in the client scenarios.

Concepts:

Medication management
Discharge planning
Interprofessional collaboration
Population health
Care coordination
Case management
Chronic disease management
Medical home/healthcare home
Strengths-based approach
Familiarity with the Public Health Interventions Wheel
Levels of prevention
Communication strategies for interviewing
Motivational interviewing