level of healthcare that focuses on health promotion and prevention of illness or disability; hospital visit
primary
level of healthcare that focuses on detection and early treatment to prevent further illness; hospital stay
secondary
level of care that focuses on restorative and rehabilitative care; ex nursing home
tertiary
what are problems in the healthcare system
1. no central agency to govern health system
2. access is governed by ability to pay
3. services must be apporved by insurance
4. consider legal risks
5. individual expectation of technology
what are the 8 roles for the LPN in healthcare system
1.clinician
2. researcher
3. educator
4. advocate
5. manager
6. counselor
7. consultant
8. collaborator
role of the LPN that involves basic tasks and skills learned
clinician
role of the LPN that involves organizing and prioritizing Pt. care plans and assessing, teaching, and educating clients and families. being a team leader, or charge nurse
manager
LPN role involved in being an ally, supporter, and source of information. responsible for caring about how a Pt. feels, suggest changes in care plans etc.
advocate
LPN role that involves communicating Pt. assessments to RN.
consultant
LPN role involved in identifying new information or definging and supporting current practice