NR 603 CCN Benefits & Drawbacks to A Telehealth Visit
The presented case is of a 16-year-old male with major depressive disorder at high risk of suicidality. Following this, telehealth is a digital platform that facilitates communication between caregivers and their patients. Telehealth is convenient and comfortable to use, provides a better guarantee of protection from infectious diseases and hospital-acquired infection as it eliminates the need for hospital visitation, and facilitates the integration of family members into therapeutic care plans as it allows the patients to connect with their caregivers at the comfort of their homes. It is also a cost-cutting modality as it eliminates costs that would have otherwise been incurred when seeking care (Gajarawala & Pelkowski, 2021). Telehealth also bridges apparent care gaps accustomed to proximity and remote geographical locations. However, there are a number of drawbacks to telehealth, including concerns about data security and privacy as well as occasionally technological difficulties.
To facilitate the use of telehealth, the workspace will be arranged such that it is well-lit. Additionally, videoconferencing tools will have to be availed for both the caregiver and the patient. In Jarret’s case, the technology that can be used best is videoconferencing. It allows the caregivers to observe non-verbal cues that may be suggestive of the actual mental position of the client. Consent can be obtained through digital forms. Notably, the client being a 16-year-old is allowed to make an informed consent for himself. Boceta et al. (2021) report that minors can sometimes be allowed to consent to treatment during mental healthcare.
The impact of the social determinants of health on the client can be assessed through an interview involving the client and family members. In this respect, information on the neighborhood he lives in, his beliefs and preferences, his schooling, and access to healthcare, including his adoption of diverse health resources such as vaccinations, will be asked for and documented. Subsequently, a safety plan for Jarret will involve his family members. It will entail assessing the client’s risk for suicidality, helping the family members create a protective environment, and teaching the client problem-solving and coping skills.
References
Boceta, R., Martínez-Casares, O., & Albert, M. (2021). The Informed Consent in the Mature Minor: Understanding and Decision-making Capacity. Anales de Pediatría (English Edition), 95(6), 413–422. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anpede.2020.10.011
Gajarawala, S. N., & Pelkowski, J. N. (2021a). Telehealth benefits and barriers. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 17(2), 218–221. https://doi.org/10.1016/
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Question 
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
General Instructions
Read the following scenario. In your initial post, respond to each of the questions below.
You are preparing to initiate a telehealth videoconferencing session with Jarrett, a 16-year-old client who was seen in the emergency department after making suicidal threats at home. He was evaluated by behavioral medicine, diagnosed with major depressive disorder, and released for follow-up care with his primary provider. Jarrett lives in a 2-bedroom apartment in a subsidized affordable housing development with his mother, stepfather, and two younger brothers. His father is not involved in his life. He and his siblings are currently home for summer break.
NR 603 CCN Benefits & Drawbacks to A Telehealth Visit
Include the Following Sections:
Application of Course Knowledge: Address the questions below in your initial response.
Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of a telehealth visit for this client.
Describe how you will set up your workspace for the visit. What is or is not suitable to have in your workspace?
Jarrett has access to text, phone, and videoconferencing on his smartphone. Discuss which technology you would recommend for the visit and why. Discuss how you will support Jarrett in preparing for the visit.
Describe how you will obtain consent. Who must consent to treatment?
Discuss how you will assess the impact of the social determinants of health on Jarrett’s treatment plan.
Describe a safety plan for Jarrett. Who should be involved in the plan?
Integration of Evidence: Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectations:
Cite a scholarly source in the initial post.
Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post.
Cite a scholarly source in one peer post.
Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week.
Include a minimum of two different scholarly sources per week. Cite all references and provide references for all citations.
Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue: Engage peers and faculty by asking questions, and offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice.
Peer Response: Respond to at least one peer.
Faculty Response: Respond to at least one faculty post.
Communicate using respectful, collegial language and terminology appropriate to advanced nursing practice.
Professionalism in Communication: Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.