Problem:
You are a first-year student nurse working in a primary healthcare setting. Your clinical placement involves providing care to a diverse community with varying healthcare needs across the lifespan. You have been assigned to care for Michael, a 57-year-old Caucasian male who has recently been diagnosed with Heart Failure. Michael has a past medical history of smoking (he stopped 10 years ago) and heavy alcohol consumption (30+ units per week). His BMI is 35. Michael does not exercise often but he takes care of his grandchildren a few days per week and works part time stacking shelves in a supermarket.
He used to enjoy walking but he doesn't have the energy to do anymore. His diet consists of high fat and high carbohydrate foods and he likes sugary drinks.
1. Describe the role of National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards in ensuring quality and safety for individuals like Michael in the context of Heart Failure in Australia
2. Highlight the importance of continuous quality improvement, patient-centered care, and multidisciplinary collaboration in primary healthcare settings when managing chronic conditions like Heart Failure.
3. How is the (National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standard) Clinical Governance Standard, Partnering with Consumers Standard, Clinical Safety Standard relevant to questions 1 & 2