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LTC--Healthcare Team
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team Members
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Physician | Licensed by the state to diagnose and treat disease and to prescribe medicine |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) | An advanced practice registered nurse with a master's degree whose care focuses on a very specific patient population (e.g., diabetic, critical care, etc.) |
| Nurse Practitioner(NP) | A registered nurse with advanced academic and clinical experience, which enables him/her to diagnose and treat common illnesses; physician supervised in most states |
| Physician Assistant (PA) | A health care professional licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | Licensed by the state to make assessments and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care; supervises other nursing staff |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) | Licensed by the state to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a RN |
| Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Certified to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse |
| Medication Aide (MA) | CNA who has taken additional classes in medication administration; allowed to give medications in some states under supervision of a licensed nurse |
| Restorative Assistant (RNA) | CNA who has additional education in restorative nursing care; delivers care designed to assist the patient to attain and maintain his/her highest level of function |
| Respiratory Therapist (RT) | Licensed to evaluate and treat diseases and problems associated with breathing and respiratory tract |
| Occupational Therapist (OT) | Licensed to provide rehabilitative services to evaluate and treat persons with physical injury or illness, psychosocial problems, or developmental disabilities; care is directed towards improving fine motor skills and ADL's |
| Orthotist | Licensed to design and fit braces and splints for the extremities |
| Physical Therapist (PT) | Licensed to provide rehabilitative services to evaluate and treat persons with physical injury or illness, psychosocial problems, or developmental disabilities; care is directed towards restoring gross motor skills, mobility, and ambulation |
| Speech Therapist | Licensed to provide services to individuals with speech and swallowing disorders caused by acute and chronic illness and trauma |
| Social Worker | Licensed to assess and provide services for the nonmedical, psychosocial needs of the patient |
| Chaplain | provides services to meet the religious and spiritual needs of patients; provides emotional support |
| Pharmacist | licensed to fill prescriptions for medications as ordered by the physician; information resource for nurses and physicians for updates on new medications and for maintaining safe drug therapy for patients |
| Phlebotomist | Individual who are trained to use needles to puncture a vein for the purpose of drawing blood |
| Laboratory Technician | Laboratory worker who prepares specimens, operates automated analyzers, and performs manual lab test |
| Laboratory Technologist | Individual who is trained to perform complex laboratory tests and microscopically examine blood, tissue, and other body substances |
| Dietitian | Licensed to assess nutritional needs and provide food services for patients |
| Administrator | provides general administration and supervision |
| Environmental services | maintain a clean and comfortable environment |
| Volunteers | Provide personal services such as delivering mail, doing errands, and providing reading materials |
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