Physician
RingleaderHospitalist - One who works for the hospital; have to know a lot about everything and are not specialistsSpecialist - consulted by primary MD; EX. Cardiologist, Orthopedic; etc.Residents
Physician Assistant (PA)
Write history and discharge summaryReview pts chart/care prior to MDOrder testsOrder PTOrder selected medsAssists in surgeryMD reviews all of the above
Nurse practitioner
Typically have BS in nursing; DNPSimilar to PA but the difference is nurses have clinical experience
Pharmicist
Familiar with chartRecommendations to MD on medspt education
Primary Nurses
Responsible for ptMeds, education, call lights, informs MD of medical charts, preps for testsMultiple pts based on acuityUsually sees or has about 7 beds
Charge RN
Oversees section/wing of nurses -> has about 20 beds
Case Manager
Manages multiple pt casesDC planningCommunication with all health care professionals
Social Worker
DC planningOutsides resources for pt and family
Certified Nurse Assistant
Walking, bathroom, bathing, vital signsPlay nice - you help them and they help you
Secretary
Taing and sending MD orders to appropriate department
Utilization Review
Monitor's insurance, pt's course, length of stay, MDs notesSOAP note -> S (subjective)
Respiratory Therapists
Breathing treatmentsVentilator careChest PTPulmonary fxn testsCo treat with PTs
OT
ADLs - teach pt to be as independent as they used to be and moreVisions - Ex. pts suffered from CVA use these special goggles to aid PTs with pt walkingSplintsCognitionCo treat with PTs
Speech Therapist
CognitionSwallow evaluationImprove ability to speakCo treat with PTs