title: Recognizing clinical excellence at all levels of practice: a multidisciplinary clinical recognition program.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA. JIves.Erickson@Partners.org
authors.forename: Jeanette Ives
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Erickson
authors.forename: Ann A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Daniels
authors.forename: Mary Ellin
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Carmen D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Vega-Barachowitz
mesh_terms: 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*