Cath lab credentialing ... it's not just for nurses anymore!
Despite the many ups and downs, departmental credentialing for the CCL is a success and is here to stay. There is no difference with respect to performance expectations for RNs and CVTs in our lab. The differences between professional nursing and technical staff lie in their approaches to direct patient care. Nurses offer a holistic approach to care delivery in the cath lab, while CVTs approach care from a procedure-oriented viewpoint. It is our belief that the blending of these two approaches offers the highest quality of patient care and teamwork in this highly stressful environment. Our staff demonstrates that RNs and CVTs work well together and form a cohesive team because they not only share information, but also teach each other necessary skills. Credentialing provides objective documentation to support their efforts and hard work.
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Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, GA.
D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000592:standards*; D016507:Cardiology Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D003406:Credentialing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005845:Georgia; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel / Q000592:standards*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods; D000078329:Workforce