Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Five key components for effectively working with unlicensed assistive personnel

B J VanCura1, D Gunchick

  • 1Department of Nursing Development, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, USA.

Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
|December 31, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Effective collaboration with unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) requires strong management support, clear role competency, proper delegation, teamwork, and communication. These elements are crucial for optimal patient care delivery in healthcare settings.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A comprehensive interactive competency program. Part II: Implementation, outcomes, and followup.

Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses·2002
Same author

A comprehensive interactive competency program. Part I: Development and framework.

Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses·2002
Same author

Teaching an elephant to drive. Massive staff education in a tight time frame.

Journal for nurses in staff development : JNSD : official journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization·2002
Same author

A program to assist sensory-impaired patients.

Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses·1993
Same author

Professional Briefcases: innovative resources for the self-directed nurse.

Journal of nursing staff development : JNSD·1991
Same author

Producing a resource booklet for stress management.

Nursing administration quarterly·1984

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Management
  • Healthcare Operations
  • Allied Health Professionals

Background:

  • Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) play a vital role in patient care delivery.
  • Effective integration of UAP into healthcare teams is essential for operational efficiency.
  • Challenges exist in optimizing the collaboration between registered nurses and UAP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and discuss key components for successful collaboration with unlicensed assistive personnel.
  • To provide insights from nursing experiences in an academic medical center setting.
  • To enhance the understanding of effective UAP management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis based on the experiences of nurses.
  • Focus on a medical/oncology department within a large academic medical center.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Identification of critical success factors through practical application.

    • Main Results:

    • Five essential components for working with UAP were identified: management support, role competency, appropriate delegation, teamwork, and effective communication.
    • These components are interconnected and contribute to a synergistic working environment.
    • Successful implementation requires a comprehensive approach addressing all identified factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Implementing these five components can significantly improve the effectiveness of working with unlicensed assistive personnel.
    • Strong leadership and clear communication are foundational for successful UAP integration.
    • This framework offers practical guidance for healthcare organizations aiming to optimize their use of UAP.