Life Care Planning

A Life Care Plan estimates all short and long term costs associated with every aspect of care for an individual with a catastrophic injury chronic illness. A complete life care plan must include all medical and non-medical needs.

At VP Medical Consulting, our highly qualified nursing professionals are able to accurately project the costs and frequency of all services and goods required for an individual over their estimated life span. By establishing and quantifying all medical damages resulting from a catastrophic injury or terminal illness, our experienced staff will be able to provide a detailed outline of the current and future medical, vocational, educational and psychosocial needs of the individual and their specific circumstances. Our skilled team will ensure that you have all the information you need to lead an independent life with dignity and self respect.

Life Care Planning is a powerful tool that arms adjusters and attorneys with the appropriate data and knowledge to properly plan for the future of disabled individuals, by allowing them access to all the care expenditures and all the details of where, when, why and how all expenditures will be allocated. This comprehensive plan allows for the most accurate & beneficial financial planning and setting of reserves from provider sources. Life Care Plans are an excellent resource to have in claim settlement negotiations because of their ability to accurately and simplistically describe the individual’s needs and justify all associated costs to help all parties know exactly what to expect. The goal of a Life Care Plan is to maximize independence and improve the quality of the individual’s life.

• Certified Nurse Life Care Planners provide the following:
• A comprehensive home visit assessment with the client and significant others to collect subjective and objective data.
• A team approach by gathering input from various Health Care Providers and all possible resources.
• A nursing assessment and diagnosis based on data from observations, examinations, interviews and written records.
• A detailed estimation of all current and future medical and non-medical needs and costs.
• A firm scientific foundation for your Life Care Plan with in-depth medical and nursing literature.

The Nurse Practice Act and Nurse Life Care Planning

At VP Medical Consulting we believe nurses are best suited for Life Care Planning. Nursing is a scientific discipline and profession that requires highly skilled detail oriented people who take their job seriously. Registered nurses employ critical thinking to integrate objective data with knowledge gained from an assessment of the subjective experiences of patients. Registered nurses use this critical thinking process to apply the best available evidence and research data to the processes of diagnosis and treatment. Nurses continually evaluate quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and seek to optimize outcomes.

Registered Nurse Life Care Planners are governed by the Scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice delineates the professional responsibilities of all professional registered nurses engaged in nursing practice, regardless of the setting.