Darius Garcia

Relevant records, interviews, and other available information are gathered, organized, and documented to support a clear and retrievable analysis.

Probable future care needs are evaluated using the individual’s medical history and current condition, evidence-based medicine, applicable clinical practice guidelines, the treating physician’s established pattern of care, and, when relevant, recommendations from a specialist with expertise in the field. Collaboration with treating providers and cost research with appropriate vendors help inform supportable recommendations and projected costs. The plan follows accepted life care planning practice as reflected in role delineation and role and function studies and professional surveys. Recommendations are developed within the nurse life care planner’s own scope and standards of practice.

The life care plan is an organized, concise plan identifying healthcare needs and services that are reasonable and necessary, or reasonably certain to be necessary, with the associated estimated costs and frequencies.