Discussion: Paraprofessionals Case-Study

Discussion: Paraprofessionals Case-Study

Discussion: Paraprofessionals Case-Study

Week 5: Strategies for Interprofessional Collaboration to Promote Quality 9292 unread replies.105105 replies. This week as we focus on interprofessional collaboration to promote quality, please remember that professionals include dietitians, therapists (respiratory, physical, occupational, and speech), social workers/case managers, psychologists, physicians, pharmacists, and others. Professionals do not include patients, families, aides, or unlicensed assistive personnel. Working as an interdisciplinary team helps promote positive patient outcomes. What strategies do you use to successfully work with other professions in your workplace to promote quality care? What strategies are not successful? What are the barriers to interprofessional collaboration, and how will you overcome these barriers?

Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are  who assist individuals with , mental impairments, and other  needs with their  (ADLs). UAPs also provide bedside care—including basic nursing procedures—all under the supervision of a ,  or other . UAPs must demonstrate their ability and competence before gaining any expanded responsibilities in a clinical setting. While providing this care, UAPs offer compassion and patience and are part of the patient’s healthcare support system. Communication between UAPs and registered nurses (RNs) is key as they are working together in their patients’ best interests. The scope of care UAPs are responsible for is delegated by RNs or other clinical licensed professionals.

UAPs care for  in , residents of , clients in private homes, and others in need of their services due to  or . By definition, UAPs do not hold a license or other  for practice, though many hold various certifications. They are collectively categorized under the group “personal care workers in health services” in the  , 2008 revision.