Types of Family-Nurse Contacts and Their Procedures

Family-Nurse Contacts

Interactions between nurse and family for care.

Clinic Visit

Patient visits health center for consultation services.

Home Visit

Nurse visits family residence to provide care.

Group Conference

Learning opportunities about group dynamics and authority.

Telephone Nursing Care

Nursing services provided via telephone communication.

Written Communication

Documented records of patient care for continuity.

Pre-consultation Conference

Lecture before patient admission for health education.

Standard Procedures

Protocols followed during clinic visits for care.

Registration/Admission

Establish rapport and prepare patient records.

Triaging

Prioritizing patient cases based on urgency.

Clinical Evaluation

Assessment of patient's health status and needs.

Laboratory Examinations

Tests conducted to diagnose health conditions.

Health Education

Informing families about health practices and care.

Home Visit Objectives

Assessment, care, treatment, and health education.

Phases of Home Visit

Stages: Pre-Visit, In-Home, Post-Visit.

Pre-Visit Phase

Planning and scheduling the home visit.

In-Home Phase

Direct nursing care and evaluation during visit.

Post-Visit Phase

Documentation and summarization after home visit.

Health Advice

Guidance provided to address health needs.

Health Information

Sharing knowledge to enhance self-management.

Referral System

Process of directing patients to appropriate services.

Priority Cases

Focus on newborns, postpartum, and morbid cases.

Emergency Cases

Urgent situations requiring immediate nursing intervention.

Documentation

Recording care details for safety and accountability.