Talk Description
401Q - Research Paper
Abstract
Aim:
The aim of this project is to outline how complementary workforces can collaborate to provide holistic patient-centred care in satellite dialysis units.
Method:
The model of care used in our metropolitan satellite dialysis units is unique in Australia as all clinical staff are CRPs with oversight by an RN. The RNs and CRPs have extensive renal specific education and training and defined scope of practice, allowing them to work collaboratively and independently with clearly defined lines of escalation.
Results:
The CRP workforce enables the RN to concentrate on all aspects of clinical care, focusing on holistic patient outcomes and resulting in excellent care for patients. Utilising a complementary workforce reinforces our organisational values and contributes to meeting the demands of an ever-changing dialysis population.
Conclusion:
Working collaboratively with CRPs has been a rewarding experience as an RN and has allowed the opportunity for both workforces to contribute optimally to their scope of practice. Our institution has confidence and fully supports the workforce model and subsequent excellent patient outcomes.
Abstract
Aim:
The aim of this project is to outline how complementary workforces can collaborate to provide holistic patient-centred care in satellite dialysis units.
Method:
The model of care used in our metropolitan satellite dialysis units is unique in Australia as all clinical staff are CRPs with oversight by an RN. The RNs and CRPs have extensive renal specific education and training and defined scope of practice, allowing them to work collaboratively and independently with clearly defined lines of escalation.
Results:
The CRP workforce enables the RN to concentrate on all aspects of clinical care, focusing on holistic patient outcomes and resulting in excellent care for patients. Utilising a complementary workforce reinforces our organisational values and contributes to meeting the demands of an ever-changing dialysis population.
Conclusion:
Working collaboratively with CRPs has been a rewarding experience as an RN and has allowed the opportunity for both workforces to contribute optimally to their scope of practice. Our institution has confidence and fully supports the workforce model and subsequent excellent patient outcomes.