Nursing Perspectives and Knowledge With an Acuity Adaptable Model.

An acuity adaptable pediatric cardiac care model provides healthcare centered on the practice of having the child remain in the same unit and receive care from the same clinical team from admission to discharge. This means the child is managed as they progress from an acute, intermediate, intensive care, and sometimes even long-term status within the same room. This article highlights the relationship-based care nursing model, a patient-centered care model, and the importance of nursing disciplinary knowledge from the Roy adaptation model and its impact on the healthcare this population receives within a unique environment.