A medical institution specializing in providing inpatient care for psychological disorders. deinstitutionalization Transferring the treatment of mental illness from inpatient institutions to community-based facilities that emphasize outpatient care.
nurse manager. A nurse responsible for a unit in a hospital, nursing home, or ambulatory care setting. The nurse manager supervises staff performance and patient care.
The role of clinical leader â a nurse who devotes her time to patient care and outcomes while the nurse manager deals with management issues such as budgeting or policy development â is one way organizations such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is trying to increase the quality and safety of clinical care.