Chapter 9: Continuity of Care
Continuity of Care
A process by which healthcare providers give appropriate, uninterrupted care and facilitate the patient's transition between different settings and levels of care
Discharge Planning
Ensures patient and family needs are met as the patient moves from the acute care setting to care at home
Community Based Care
Healthcare provided to people who live within a defined geographic area
HIPPA Privacy Rule
To assure that health information s protected while allowing the flow of health information needed to provide and promote high quality health care and to protect the public's health and well being
Chart
computerized or paper medical record containing information such as medial orders, assessments and care
Kardex
system used to provide patient information in a brief format