Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination

Nurses have a primary role in nursing homes, ensuring that the elderly are well taken care

of. They ensure that patients maintain the required hygiene level and are given the necessary

nutrition. Additionally, they monitor vital signs, give intravenous administrations, administer

medication and draw blood. While administering care in nursing homes, nurses are guided by

several ethical considerations and policies. Furthermore, healthcare reforms that support care

coordination and enhance the quality of patient care have been implemented. These policies and

regulations include ACA and HIPAA. However, some of these policies raise ethical dilemmas,

challenging nurses to coordinate care. Therefore, the workers at nursing homes should be aware

of the nursing code of ethics, which will act as a guide in solving ethical dilemmas