The impact of RN-UAP relationships on quality and safety.

摘要

Nursing assistive personnel support RNs in carrying out their responsibilities and completing their work. These individuals typically have a short training program of several weeks to 3 months, although some have no formal preparation, not even a high school diploma.The assumed model is that the RN retains responsibility and accountability for the entire care of the patient but delegates specific tasks to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).