Recognizing clinical excellence at all levels of practice: a multidisciplinary clinical recognition program.
The authors describe the development and implementation of a program to recognize the clinical practice of clinicians from 6 different disciplines: nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, social work, and speech-language pathology. The program, which is grounded on skill acquisition theory, offers direct care practitioners a well-defined pathway for clinical development by recognizing and celebrating all levels of practice, from the beginning practitioner to the seasoned expert.
Erickson
Jeanette Ives
JI
Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA. JIves.Erickson@Partners.org
Daniels
Ann A
AA
Smith
Mary Ellin
ME
Vega-Barachowitz
Carmen D
CD
D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D002568:Certification; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004649:Employee Incentive Plans / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008404:Massachusetts; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000592:standards; D016730:Program Development; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*