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The multicompetent practitioner: a needs analysis in an urban area.

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    Journal of Allied Health
    |February 1, 1987
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    Multicompetent practitioners, health care workers trained in multiple specialties, are feasible and welcomed in healthcare settings. Institutions show willingness to hire and train these versatile professionals to meet evolving system needs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Allied Health Professions
    • Workforce Development

    Background:

    • The healthcare system faces evolving demands requiring adaptable workforce solutions.
    • The concept of the multicompetent practitioner (MCP) offers a potential strategy to address these changes.
    • MCPs are healthcare workers trained in more than one specialty.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the feasibility of developing and employing multicompetent practitioners in healthcare institutions.
    • To gauge institutional willingness to hire and integrate MCPs into their workforce.
    • To identify key considerations for implementing MCP roles, including integration, education, and salary.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted among healthcare administrators, directors of nursing, community health directors, and private physicians in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
    • Participants were asked about the potential for developing and utilizing multicompetent practitioners within their institutions.
    • The survey addressed practical aspects such as institutional fit, required education levels, and salary considerations.

    Main Results:

    • Multicompetent practitioners are already employed in some healthcare institutions.
    • There is a notable willingness among surveyed institutions to hire multicompetent practitioners.
    • Positive support exists for incorporating multicompetent practitioner training into allied health educational programs.

    Conclusions:

    • The multicompetent practitioner model is a viable and supported approach to enhance healthcare workforce flexibility.
    • Healthcare institutions are receptive to hiring and integrating professionals with cross-specialty training.
    • Further development of training programs for multicompetent practitioners is recommended to meet future healthcare needs.

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