4.2a Team Members

Question 1

Role: Team Member

LPN

Answer 1

LPN interacts with others on the health care team.
LPN in nursing home often has a management role (under RN supervision)
Assigns and directs/supervises CENA or tech

Question 2

Role: Team Member

RN

Answer 2

RN provides supervision (by law)
Usually work closely together in acute care facilities in care of patients
LPN gives care and reports to RN any problems, changes in patient condition, need for new orders and goes to RN with questions
LPN “observes & reports” versus “assess”

Question 3

List of Team Member

Answer 3

Know when to refer and how to coordinate with other members of the health care team, and their scope & role.

Home health team
PT /OT/Speech therapy (therapists & assistants)
Diversional/recreational therapist/music therapist
Social worker
Registered dietician
Pharmacist
Physician, PA, NP 
Chaplain

Question 4

Client Advocate

Answer 4

LPN needs to insure patient’s:
Needs/concerns are communicated
Needs are being met
Is safe
Rights are maintained
Has information to make good decisions
Has needed referrals
Is receiving the best care we can offer

Question 5

Manager Functions

Answer 5

Prioritizing time management for an assigned group of patients
Treatments, medications
Care coordinated to meet patient needs
Unexpected changes/emergencies
Managing breaks, assignments, patient care of those under your direction
Determining when to report variations from expected norm

Question 6

Priorities

Answer 6

Think ABCs and Maslow

Life threatening—STAT action
High risk to patient if no action
Lower risk, but could cause patient harm if no action
Health maintenance: exercise, diet
Self-actualization

Question 7

Medication Priorities

Answer 7

STAT
“Now”
Pre-op
PRN—pain vs. MOM
Routine timed meds

Ask: “Is there a specific time or a specific order to do this?”