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Individualized Plan of Care (IPOC). What is an IPOC?. I ndividualized P lan o f C are For patients whose frequent visits need multidisciplinary care planning For families needing guidelines To be used for future ED visits or admissions. Purpose of an IPOC.
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What is an IPOC? Individualized Plan of Care • For patients whose frequent visits need multidisciplinary care planning • For families needing guidelines • To be used for future ED visits or admissions
Purpose of an IPOC • To create a consistent formatted guideline for staff in addressing patient’s complicated needs • To provide an avenue for clear communication of plan to ensure proper care of patient • To provide consistency in handling patient needs • To provide multidisciplinary expertise • To alleviate staff dissatisfaction and improve patient satisfaction
What to do next? • If you have any patients that fit the IPOC criteria: Notify IPOC team members
Design team members • Will review and create plan of care
Adjunct Members Acts as advisor to design team
Trigger • Entry of patient’s medical record number in ER • Carelink pages the Administrative Supervisor • “IPOC Alert” with MR last 4 digits • AS locates patient and/or confirm entry to ED • AS retrieves plan from AS “Q” drive • Delivers and reviews plan with the unit Supervisor will round and check on patient and staff regarding issues or successes of plan
Review of IPOC after Discharge • Design Team will meet with Unit staff, AS and other disciplines involved • Questionnaire will be filled by staff prior to meeting with team • Team will revisit plan, make changes with staff input. • Team will save plan for next visit
Where do you fit in? • Help identify patients needing plan (referral) • Utilize plan intervention in your daily work • Assist with passing of important information to next level of care at discharge or transfer • Provide feedback and suggestions to improve care
Goal • Improve staff and patient satisfaction • Provide consistency in providing quality patient care • Provide a positive family experience