What does NCP mean in HOSPITALS

Nursing Care Plans (NCPs) are systematic approaches used by nurses to develop, evaluate and communicate care plans for their patients. They are based on nursing diagnoses which focus on the patient's health status, in order to provide organized and comprehensive nursing care assessment, planning and implementation of an individualized care plan.

A Nursing Care Plan typically includes assessments made about the patient's medical history; physical examination; laboratory results; medications; other treatments like diet or physical therapy; family dynamics, social support systems and environmental hazards. These components helps to guide clinical decisions related to the patient's management and outcome.

Yes, there are several tools used in developing nursing care plans including problem identification tools such as mnemonics or frameworks like Roy Adaptation Model; problem solving strategies such as writing down findings or brainstorming possible causes; communication skills such as regular meetings with interprofessional teams or families; and evaluation of progress such as collecting data from professionals or measuring patient outcomes over time.

The development of an individualized Nursing Care Plan involves collaboration between all members of the healthcare team including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, nutritionists/dieticians, social workers etc., as well as the patient/family members who can provide input into the planning process. Allowing each member to discuss their concerns and input will help create an effective plan that meets all stakeholders needs best.

The frequency at which a nurse updates a nursing care plan varies depending on the level of acuity for each patient - some conditions require frequent updates while others may allow longer intervals between updates as needed. Assessments should also be made at least once per shift to ensure proper monitoring for changes in status or discharge criteria have been met.