Unit 1: CCM Nursing Program (Exam 1)

Definitions of HEALTH

-Absence of disease -A dynamic state ranging from wellness to illness -A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity -Ability to meet basic needs

Definitions of MAN

-Comprised of a variety of systems -A biopsychosocial being -An integrated whole with basic psycho-physiological needs -A spiritual being created in the image of God

Wellness-Illness Continuum (CCM's View)

-Each individual moves along a wellness-illness continuum and possesses various strengths and limitations that affect the ability to meet basic needs -Failure to adequately meet any of these needs may create a health problem that the individual, family, and/or community may require assistance from the health care system

Who needs assistance to meet needs?

-Very young -Very old (frail elderly, dwindling) -Physically disabled/chronically ill -Emotionally disturbed

Independent functions

ADL's

Organizing Framework-Human Needs Theory

Based on human needs theory using a holistic approach. A problem exists when an individuals ability to meet a need is interrupted.

CCM's View: HEALTH

Health is a dynamic state of being in which the psychological, physical, spiritual, environmental, and cultural needs of an individual, family, or community are met.

Components of Nursing Curriculum

Man Health Nursing Environment

CCM's View: MAN

Man is an integrated whole with basic psychophysiological needs

Definition of Nursing: ANA

Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of the human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations

CCM's View: ENVIRONMENT

Nursing takes place in any environment in which a systematic approach to diagnosing and treating an individual is applied

CCM's View: NURSING

Nursing's unique function is to assist individuals during all stages of development to achieve optimal health. The nursing process in CCMs organizing framework is used in health promotion and maintenance as well as in diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems. -Nursing decisions are based on critical thinking regarding needs of each person, family, or community. -Nursing is an integral part of health care and performing independent, collaborative, and dependent functions.

Six categories of nutrients

carbohydrates protein fats water minerals vitamins

Dependent functions

requires a physicians orders

Collaborative

with a physical therapist, respiratory therapist or case manager, therapy/rehab

Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

1) Physiological Need 2) Safety and Security 3) Love and Belonging 4) Self Esteem 5) Self Actualization

PERSON

P-Psychosocial E-Elimination R-Rest and Activity S-Safety O-Oxygenation N-Nutrition

Levels of Preventive Care

Primary Prevention: true prevention, precedes disease or dysfunction and is applied to patients considered physically and emotionally healthy. ex; health promotion, vaccination, physicals Secondary Prevention: focuses on individuals who are experiencing health problems or illnesses and are at risk for developing complications or worsening conditions. ex; screening, diagnosis Tertiary Prevention: occurs when a defect or disability is permanent and irreversible. It involves minimizing the effects of long-term disease or disability by interventions directed at preventing complications and deterioration. ex; restorative care, rehab

Nursing Process

Requires clinical judgement, critical thinking, is patient centered Assessment: collecting, organizing, validating and recording data about a patients health status. baseline assessment, using your senses. Nursing Diagnosis (Analysis): analyzing and interpreting data, identifying patients problems, identify strengths and weaknesses Planning: determining how to prevent, reduce, or resolve identified patient problems, individualized care, whats important to the patient Implementation (Intervention): carrying out the planned nursing interventions, assist the patient to meet desired goals/outcomes, dependent/independent/collaborative Evaluation: measuring the degree to which goals/outcomes have been achieved, did you meet the goal