Chapter 12 Vocab.

module 10

Advocacy

Protecting and supporting a patient’s rights.

Care coordination

Organizing all aspects of a patient’s care to meet goals.

Care coordinator

The person who arranges services and tracks patient progress.

Care transition

Moving a patient from one care setting to another (ex: hospital → home).

Collaborative practice

Different professionals working together with patients and families.

Community-based care

Health care provided where people live.

Continuity of care

Uninterrupted care as patients move between settings.

Discharge planning

Preparing patients and families for care after leaving a facility.

Home health care

Medical or nursing care provided at home.

Medication reconciliation

Checking medication lists for accuracy during care transitions.

Patient handoffs

Passing accurate, timely info from one caregiver to another.

Telehealth

Providing care using technology when provider and patient aren’t in the same place.