• Outline: 
   –Decoding the Jargon  
   –Adding the Medical Problems to Initial MTP
   –Adding the Medical Problems to Care Plan
   –Other Considerations
               Decoding the Jargon
    What is the Initial MTP?
      The Initial Master Treatment Plan is the document, started at admission, that 
      contains assessment data and contributions from each discipline.  
               Decoding the Jargon
    What is significant about the nursing portion of the Initial MTP?
      The assessment and contribution from Nursing in the Initial MTP has extra 
      significance, because it establishes, from admission, the measures taken to 
      ensure patient safety during the period while the MTP and Care Plan are being 
      fully constructed.   
               Decoding the Jargon
    What is the Care Plan?
      The Care Plan (accessed through the Care Planning activity) contains the specific 
      Problems, Goals, and Interventions (Psych and Medical) relevant to the patient 
      during this admission.  
               Decoding the Jargon
    What is the Multidisciplinary Plan of Care?
      The title of the care plan.  
         *Add both medical and psych problems under one multidisciplinary plan of 
         care - do not add a second if one is already created!