Module 2

Chapters 21, 22, 23

Prioritizing Care

Systematic process of ranking patient needs so that life-threatening and urgent problems are addressed first

First-Level Problems (ABC+VL)

Immediate life-threatening issues involving airway

Second-Level Problems

Urgent but not immediately life-threatening issues such as mental status changes

Third-Level Problems

Long-term or non-urgent issues such as chronic health management

Goal Setting (Time Management)

Reviewing daily patient outcomes and nurse responsibilities to plan care and activities effectively

Time Analysis

Reflecting on how time is spent during patient care to identify strengths and areas for improvement

Priority Setting (Time Management)

Organizing patient care activities within appropriate time frames based on patient condition

Interruption Control

Managing socialization and interruptions so they do not interfere with essential patient care tasks

Evaluation (Time Management)

Reflecting at the end of the day on how effectively time was used and identifying improvements

SBAR Communication

A structured method for communicating critical information using Situation

SBAR Situation

Brief statement of the current problem or reason for communication

SBAR Background

Relevant clinical history or context related to the patient’s condition

SBAR Assessment

Nurse’s evaluation of the patient’s current condition or problem

SBAR Recommendation

Suggested action or request for provider input or orders

Five Rights of Delegation

Framework ensuring safe delegation: right task

Right Task

Delegating tasks that are appropriate according to policy and the delegatee’s job description

Right Circumstance

Delegating only when the patient is stable and the situation is appropriate

Right Person

Ensuring the delegatee has the competence and skills to perform the task

Right Directions and Communication

Providing clear instructions

Right Supervision and Evaluation

Monitoring performance