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