In delegating to a UAP in a home health setting, which of the following represents the most appropriate delegation communication?

Choice A:

While nurse case managers do oversee the overall care of their patients, their role is not typically to supervise the nursing staff members who implement the care map. Their focus is more on coordinating care, communicating with the healthcare team, and ensuring the patient's needs are met.

Choice B:

While reducing the client's financial cost can be a part of a nurse case manager's role, it is not the primary consideration. The main goal is to ensure the patient receives the best possible care. While cost-effectiveness is important, it should not compromise the quality of care.

Choice C:

This is the correct answer. One of the main goals of a nurse case manager, especially when working with a client with a chronic condition like end-stage renal disease, is to prevent additional hospitalizations. This is achieved by coordinating care, educating the patient and their family, and closely monitoring the patient's condition.

Choice D:

While nurse case managers are registered nurses and capable of providing direct nursing care, their role is more focused on coordinating and managing care rather than providing direct care. They work closely with the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met, but they do not typically provide bedside care.

Choice A reason: While understanding a candidate's background is important, it does not specifically address their fit with the unit's culture.

Choice B reason: Asking about strengths and weaknesses provides insight into a candidate's self-awareness but does not directly relate to cultural fit.

Choice C reason: Reviewing a resume is a standard part of the interview process but does not provide information on how the candidate would interact within the unit's culture.

Choice D reason: This question is relevant to determining cultural fit as it assesses the candidate's interpersonal skills and their approach to potential conflicts or challenges within the unit's environment.