NURS 510 DQ difference between a protocol standard of care delivery
NURS 510 DQ difference between a protocol standard of care delivery
What is the difference between a protocol, standard of care delivery, and policy at the practice, state, and federal level? Briefly outline each. What are the perceptions of the health care delivery system from the perspectives of patients, providers, payers, and policy makers? Discuss at least one perception from one of the populations listed: patient, provider, payer, and policy maker.
Using protocols, standards, policies and guidelines to
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Terms and definitions
Term Definition
Protocol An agreed framework outlining the care that will be provided to patients
in a designated area of practice. They do not describe how a procedure is
performed, but why, where, when and by whom the care is given
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Standard A statement, reached through consensus, which clearly identifies the
desired outcome. Usually used within audit as a measure of success
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Policy A formal written statement detailing the particular action to be taken in
a particular situation that is contractually binding
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Guideline Systematically derived statements that help practitioners to make
decisions about care in specific clinical circumstances. These should be
research or evidence based
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What constitutes a good protocol?
Clearly documented lines of accountability.
Specific referral criteria.
Clarity.
Brevity.
