Person-centered care focuses on the individual within multiple complicated contexts, including family and/or important others. Person-centered care is holistic, individualized, just, respectful, compassionate, coordinated, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate. Person-centered care builds on a scientific body of knowledge that guides nursing practice regardless of specialty or functional area.

Competencies

2.1 Engage with the individual in establishing a caring relationship.

2.2 Communicate effectively with individuals.

2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice.

2.4 Diagnose actual or potential health problems and needs

2.5 Develop a plan of care.

2.6 Demonstrate accountability for care delivery.

2.7 Evaluate outcomes of care.

2.8 Promote self-care management.

2.9 Provide care coordination.