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2004 Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goal #2

Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers.

Chain of Command

Think + Act

Critical thinking is the clinician's most essential skill.

1.   Stop

2.   Think

3.   Act

Nursing Chain of Command at Unit Level

	Position	Responsibility

	Clinical Nurse II and II	Patient care and supervision of ACP, CCP, LVN staff
	Charge Nurse	Supervise Clinical Nurse II or II and Administrative Nurse I or II

	Unit Director	Resolve administrative issues
	Clinical Nurse Specialist	Resolve clinical issues
	Nursing Supervisor	Available as needed
	Clinical Director	Available as needed
	Chief Nurse Executive	Available as needed

Medical Chain of Command at Unit Level

	Position	Responsibility

	Medical Student (3rd and 4th year student)	Perform History & Physical. All orders must be co-signed by a physician before implementation.

	1st year Resident = Intern	Patient care
	2nd year Resident	Patient care
	3rd year Resident	Oversees a group of patients and/or unit
	Chief Resident	Administrative functions for the residency program
	Fellow	Additional training in area of specialization after completing residency
	Attending	Care provided by the medical team
	Medical Director	All hospital services

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