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client safety, increased effectiveness and timeliness of care and services, decreased cost, and the elimination of waste and unnecessary services. Research and evaluation should always be applied to ensure the highest quality of client care. Referrals Nurses play a vital role in coordinating and assisting with client care requiring referrals. This may include authorization for care or service, recommendation of a specific provider, referral to specialists, or referral to a different facility for care. Additionally, nurses must be able to assess the need to refer clients for assistance with actual or potential problems (such as physical or speech therapy) and match community resources to the client's needs (such as respite care or social services). When referring a client, it is important to know which documents to include, such as a medical record or referral form. Nurses must also be aware of community resources available to clients in need, such as crisis intervention, anger management programs, social work services, respite care, housing, transportation to and from medical appointments, elder daycare and in-home care, parenting resources, and community self-help groups. By knowing how to refer clients to the right resources most efficiently and effectively, nurses ensure the highest quality of care and wellness for their clients.

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