title: The preparation and introduction of nursing auxiliaries: the MidCentral Health experience.
abstract: This paper outlines how nursing auxiliaries (known as care assistants) were successfully introduced into MidCentral Health. The professional issues this introduction created are discussed, and the measures taken to maintain standards of care described.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dransfield
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bland
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003479:Curriculum; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000193:education* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011050:Policy Making; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities; D000078329:Workforce