interprofessional
overlaps
Each discipline represented on an _________________ team uses a set of skills within the scope of practice for the specific ... [Show More] profession.
In some instances, the scope of practicer one discipline ___________ with the scope of practice or set of skills for another profession
The __________ is most often the manager of care and must understand the roles and responsibilities of other health care team members to collaborate and make appropriate referrals.
Spiritual Support Staff
*Interprofessional Personnel (Non-Nursing)
__________ -__________ _________: Provides spiritual care (pastors, rabbis, priests)
Ex of when to refer: A client requests communion, or the family asks for prayer prior to the client undergoing procedure
Registered Dietitian
___________ ___________: Assesses, plans for, and educates regarding nutrition needs. Designs special diets, and supervises meal preparation.
Ex of when to refer: A client has a low albumin level and recently had an unexplained weight loss
Laboratory Technician
____________ ____________: Obtains specimens of body fluids and performs diagnostic tests.
Ex of when to refer: A provider needs see a client's complete blood count (CBC) results immediately.
Occupational Therapist
_____________ _____________: Assesses and plans for clients to regain activities of daily living (ADL) skills, especially motor skills of the upper extremities
Ex of when to refer: A client has difficulties using an eating utensil with her dominant hand following a stroke
Pharmacist
_______________: Provides and monitors medication. Supervises pharmacy technicians in states that allow this practice.
Ex of when to refer: A client is concerned about a new medications interactions with any of his other medications
Physical Therapist
_______________ ____________: Assesses and plans for clients to increase musculoskeletal function, especially of the lower extremities, to maintain mobility.
Ex of when to refer: Following a hip arthroplasty, a client requires assistance learning to ambulate and regain strength
Provider
_____________: Assess, diagnoses and treats disease and injury. Include medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, advanced practice nurses, and physician assistants.
Ex of when to refer: A client has a temperature of 102.2, is achy and shaking and reports feeling cold
Radiologic Technologist
_______________ _______________: Positions clients and performs x-rays and other imaging procedures to review for diagnosis of disorders of various body parts.
Ex of when to refer: A client reports severe pain in his hop after a fall, and the provider prescribes an x-ray of the clients hip
Radiologic Therapist
___________ ______________: Evaluates respiratory status and provides respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, inhalation therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
Ex of when to refer: A client who has respiratory disease is short of breath and requests a nebulizer treatments
Social Worker
___________ ___________: Works with clients and families by coordinating inpatient and community resources to meet psychosocial and environmental needs that are necessary for recovery and discharge
Ex of when to refer: A client who has terminal cancer wishes to go home but is no longer able to perform many ADLs. The clients partner needs medical equipment in the home to care for the client
Speech-Language Pathologist
__________-_________ ____________: Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding the impact of disorders or injuries on speech, language, and swallowing. Teaches techniques and exercises to improve function.
Ex of when to refer: A client is having difficulty swallowing a regular diet after trauma to the head and neck
RN
The ______ is the lead team member, soliciting input from all nursing team members, setting priorities, sharing information with other disciplines, and coordinating client care
-Must meet the state board of nursing's requirements for licensure
-Requires completion of a diploma program, an associate degree, or a baccalaureate degree in nursing prior to taking the licensure exam (licensed)
Educational Preparation for a Registered Nurse:
-Function legally under state nurse practice acts
-Perform assessments, establish nursing diagnoses, goals, and interventions, and conduct ongoing client evaluations
-Participate in developing inter professional plans for client care
-Share appropriate information among team members, initiate referrals for client assistance, including heath education and identify community resources
Roles and Responsibilities for a Registered Nurse:
-Must meet the state board of nursing requirements
-Requires vocational or community college education prior to taking the licensure exam
Educational Preparation for a Practical Nurse:
-Work under the supervision of the RN
-Collaborate within the Nursing process, coordinate the plan of care, consult with other team members, and recognize the need for referrals to assist with actual or potential problems
-Participate in the delivery of nursing care, using the nursing process as a framework
Roles and Responsibilities for a Practical Nurse:
Assistive Personnel
____________ _____________ includes certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and certified medical assistants (CMAs) and non-nursing personnel such as dialysis technicians, monitor technicians and phlebotomists
-Must meet the states formal or informal training requirements
-Requirements by most states for training and examination to attain CNA status
Educational Preparation for Assistive Personnel:
-Work under the direct supervision of an RN or PN
-Position description in the employing facility outlines specific tasks
-Tasks can include feeding clients, preparing nutritional supplements, lifting, basic care (grooming, bathing, transferring, toiling, positioning) measuring and recording vital signs, and ambulating clients
Roles and Responsibilities for Assistive Personnel:
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
Expanded Nursing Roles
_____________ ______________ ____________: Has a great deal of autonomy. APNs have a minimum of a masters degree in nursing (or related field), advanced education in pharmacology and physical assessment, and certification in a specialized area of practice
Included in this role are the following:
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
____________ ____________ ______________: Typically specializes in a practice setting or a clinical field
Nurse Practitioner
___________ ______________: Collaborated with one or more providers to deliver nonemergency primary health care in a variety of settings
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
____________ _____________ ____________ ______________ : Administers anesthesia and provides care during procedures under the supervision of an anesthesiologist
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
____________ __________-_________: Collaborates with one or more providers to deliver care to maternal-newborn clients and their families
Nurse Educator
_____________ _______________: Teaches in schools of nursing, staff developments in health care facilities, or client education departments [Show Less]