INSTRUCTIONS
For this discussion, address the following as it pertains to a patient scenario.
The patient is a 20-year-old female of mixed race with English as a second language. She has a history of cerebral palsy diagnosed at 9 months. There are many members of her health care team and specialties. She is transitioning to adult care.
- Communicate advocacy considerations as you plan to assist in this process and advocate for the patient. Ensure your decisions are sound clinically via evidence-based practice and/or policy support for the patient’s condition.
- What would you do specifically as you collaborate with multiple interprofessional stakeholders to impact a diverse and inclusive outcome?
- Pick one of the roles:
- Take the role of an educator for the patients’ home care team and support services. What would you include in the education plan for the staff?
OR - Take the role of a nurse administrator in managing this transition. What leadership traits do you need to display to support the process? How will you ensure the transition results in a positive clinical?
- Take the role of an educator for the patients’ home care team and support services. What would you include in the education plan for the staff?
Support your stance with peer-reviewed sources.
ANSWER
The first step in supporting this patient’s transition is to organize her complete medical history and current services. She has cerebral palsy and speaks English as a second language, which means her care involves both physical and communication support. The team must collect detailed records on her mobility needs, therapy schedule, medication list, and assistive equipment (Faccioli et al., 2023). They also need to include information about how she communicates best. An interpreter should be available for all appointments. All instructions must be translated into her preferred language for both her and her caregiver (Hart & Bell, 2021). This information should … To access full answer, use the purchase button below.