After reading and reflecting upon the textbook reading and the information contained in the module r ...

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After reading and reflecting upon the textbook reading and the information contained in the module resources, discuss at least one strategy to initiate patient involvement in the care that is provided in an acute-care facility, such as a hospital or same-day surgery. Consider how you would measure the effectiveness of your strategy and some potential barriers to patient involvement. Also discuss any liability issues for the health team members or the organization if there is failure to involve the patient in her or his care. (Carefully review this module's reading from American Nurse Today.) Resourses Textbook: Patient Safety: An Essential Guide, Chapter 2 Chapter 2 presents the pivotal role of the patient experience in the safe delivery of care. Strategies, as well as barriers to patient and/or family involvement, will be presented. While barriers may pose challenges to fully and successfully involving the patient in his or her care, they are not an excuse for failure to include the patient. This chapter will help you address this module’s discussion prompt and consider strategies to incorporate into your final paper. Article: Make Your Nursing Care Malpractice-Proof opens in new window This article addresses avoiding malpractice claims by being proactive in terms of one’s professional practice. This reading will help you address this module’s discussion prompt. Discharge Instructions and Liability opens in new window This resource identifies legal considerations when preparing patients for discharge. This resource will help you address the module discussion. Ideal Discharge Planning Overview, Process, and Checklist PDF opens in new window This resource identifies best practices to prepare patients for discharge. This resource will help you address the module discussion. Video: Learning From a Positive Patient Story (IHI) (5:18) opens in new window This video provides a good example of how the care team can encourage the patient to become a self-advocate. Website: Patient Engagement and Safety (AHRQ) opens in new window This AHRQ website discusses patient empowerment and the role of the patient in preventing errors and supporting the culture of safety.