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

2. 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)

3. 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)

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

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

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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)

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

10. 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)

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

12. References

13. References continued