Organizing and Coordinating Patient Care

Management of care is about ensuring every patient receives the best and safest care possible. This includes prioritizing, delegating, and collaborating with the healthcare team.

Main Responsibilities

• Prioritization: Deciding which patient needs attention first based on acuity.
• Delegation: Assigning tasks to the right team members (e.g., LPNs, CNAs).
• Collaboration: Working with doctors, therapists, and others to support the patient.

Application in Practice

Strong management skills prevent errors, improve outcomes, and create a safer environment for everyone.

Strategies

• Use SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) to communicate efficiently.
• Know the scope of practice for each team member.