Question

1. How can a nurse help a sick patient get access to care?

Answer 1

Coverage: facilitates entry into the health care system. ...

Services: Having a usual source of care is associated with adults receiving recommended screening and prevention services.

Timeliness: ability to provide health care when the need is recognized.

Workforce: capable, qualified, culturally competent providers.

Answer 2

Nurses may conduct screenings; review their results; create care plans based on social needs as indicated by those results; refer patients to appropriate professionals and social services; and coordinate care by interfacing with social workers, community health workers, and social services providers.