Lighthouse model of nursing care Kristin DeJonge Ferris State University MSN Program

Unique Functions of Nurses Theory Virginia Henderson Unique Functions of Nurses Theory “The unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery that the person would perform unaided given the necessary strength, will or knowledge. And to do this in such a way as to help the individual gain independence as rapidly as possible.” (Henderson, 1997, p. 22)

Introduction to model of care Holland Hospital’s Lighthouse Model of Nursing Care Nurse Focus Group Research Unique Functions of Nurses Theory (Dunn, Shattuck, Baird, Mau, & Bakker, 2011)

Lighthouse model of care Six elements of core beliefs: Safety Quality Individualized Care Respect Advocacy Patient Teaching Coordination of Care

Lighthouse model of care Continued The lighthouse guides and directs… The lighthouse has a solid foundation… (Holland Hospital, n.d.b)

Holland Hospital’s Mission and values “To continually improve the health of the communities we serve in the spirit of hope, compassion, respect and dignity” (Holland Hospital, n.d.a) Safety & Quality Individual care Respect & Advocacy Coordination of Care Patient teaching

Business Lighthouse Model Perspective Reduce costs through proper coordination of care. (Norlander, 2011) Individualized care requires leaders to allow for flexibility in the budget (Hines & Yu, 2009) Quality and safety key determinants of financial reimbursement. (Marshall, 2011)

Inter-disciplinary perspectives POTENTIAL AREAS OF CONFLICT: Advocating for patients, how? Individualized care, how? Coordination of care, who/how/when? Leaders Role: Bridge the gaps between disciplines Cultivate respect between nursing and other disciplines Most effective when acting as a cohesive unit. (Weston, 2006)

Implementation of a model of care Nursing Director CNO Champion Internal External Stakeholders Staff Patients Organizational (Morjikian, Kimball, & Joynt, 2007)

evaluation Coordination with staff from development to implementation Patient Focus Group Research Provide unique perspective as the ‘cared-for’ Validate the alignment of these values with provided care Literature support for focus groups as an evaluation tool (Happell, 2007)

conclusion The Lighthouse Model of Care represents essential elements of the nurse-patient relationship Financial responsibility Integrative, collaborative approach to patient care

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