title: The University Hospital Nurse Extender Model. Part I, An overview and conceptual framework.
abstract: The University Hospital Nurse Extender Model using patient care technicians is a long-term strategy to maintain quality patient care. The authors present an overview and conceptual framework of the model. In future papers in this four-part series, the authors will discuss the implementation and evaluation of the model and describe six lessons learned during the implementation process. This information will be useful to any nursing administrator planning to implement a change in the way patient care is delivered.
authors.affiliation: Health Care International (Scotland), Ltd., Cambridge, MA.
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Kirby
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Garfink
mesh_terms: D001900:Boston; D006745:Hospital Bed Capacity, 300 to 499; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000193:education; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000639:trends*; D009746:Nursing, Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000639:trends; D010865:Pilot Projects; D000078329:Workforce