Rebuilding a professional practice model. The return of role-based practice accountability

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Clinical Practice Improvement
• Patient Safety

Background:

• Effective patient care delivery hinges on robust clinical practice.
• Healthcare organizations need resilient structures with clear accountability and decision-making authority.
• Current healthcare environments necessitate optimized professional roles within teams.

Purpose of the Study:

• To advocate for an interdisciplinary professional practice model.
• To establish scope of practice and professional standards as the basis for accountability.
• To highlight the importance of measuring professional practice performance for error reduction and patient safety.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis of healthcare organizational structures.
• Argumentation for a professional practice model based on accountability and decision authority.
• Emphasis on the role of professional standards in defining practice.

Main Results:

• An interdisciplinary, professional practice model is proposed as suitable for modern healthcare.
• Professional roles are positioned as central decision-makers with inherent accountability.
• Measuring practice performance is identified as crucial for enhancing patient safety.

Conclusions:

• Implementing a professional practice model enhances accountability and decision-making.
• Clear scope of practice and professional standards are vital for a resilient clinical enterprise.
• Performance measurement is key to reducing errors and improving patient safety outcomes.