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An orientation program for unlicensed assistive personnel

D B Nyberg1, J L Campbell

  • 1Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, USA.

AORN Journal
|September 18, 1997
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Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) roles in perioperative services were redefined to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. A competency-based orientation program was crucial for the successful integration and skill development of UAP.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Surgical Services

Background:

  • The nursing profession has a long history of collaboration with unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
  • Recent healthcare redesign and budget cuts have raised concerns among providers regarding the roles and responsibilities of UAP.
  • Specific apprehension exists regarding UAP roles such as nurse aides, orderlies, and unit clerks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and implement a successful unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) role within perioperative services.
  • To enhance operating room (OR) efficiency and patient care.
  • To maintain cost-effective measures aligned with healthcare facility strategic goals.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a specific UAP role tailored to the needs of perioperative services.

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  • Implementation of a competency-based orientation program for UAP.
  • Focus on skill development and maintenance for UAP in the OR setting.

    • Main Results:

    • The defined UAP role successfully enhanced the efficiency of patient care in the operating room.
    • The implementation contributed to maintaining cost-effective measures within the facility's strategic framework.
    • The competency-based orientation program was a key factor in the successful integration of UAP.

    Conclusions:

    • Redefining UAP roles in perioperative settings can improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
    • Competency-based orientation is vital for the successful implementation and sustained performance of UAP.
    • This model demonstrates a viable strategy for integrating UAP effectively in specialized healthcare departments.