Editing Management of Care – RN Flashcards (section)

== Continuity of Care ==

;What are the components of SBAR
:Situation, background, assessment, and recommendation. The recommendation states what the nurse is asking the recipient to do and is not optional.

;What is required for verbal and telephone orders and critical values
:They are written down and read back to the sender for verification, are limited to situations where the provider cannot access the record, and must be authenticated by the provider within the time frame set by policy.

;When does discharge planning begin
:On admission. It is interdisciplinary and considers expected functional level, support system, home environment, finances, and health literacy.

;What is the minimum necessary standard
:Protected health information may be disclosed only to those with a legitimate need to know for treatment, payment, or health care operations, and only the least amount required for that purpose.