title: Five key components for effectively working with unlicensed assistive personnel.
abstract: Five key components for effectively working with unlicensed assistive personnel are discussed. They include management support, role competency, appropriate delegation, teamwork, and effective communication. This article is based on the experiences of nurses in the medical/oncology department of a 750-bed academic medical center in Chicago.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing Development, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: VanCura
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gunchick
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*