BHA FPX 4003 Assessment 3 Health Care Professionals: Roles and Responsibilities

Health Care Professionals: Roles and Responsibilities

BHA FPX 4003 Assessment 3: The U.S. healthcare system is based on a diverse team of clinical and non-clinical specialists whose roles are important in ensuring effective and efficient patient care. Because of the ever-changing nature of healthcare delivery, these professionals’ responsibilities are continually changing affected by technology improvements and changing patient requirements (Bhati, 2023). The  Purpose of this assessment is to focus on the main professions of health care and how they are interlinked.

The assessment will look at the ineffective clinical hierarchy that has existed for decades and compare nurse practitioners and physician assistants. It will also highlight the importance of attending doctors in patient care coordination, as well as the value of collaboration between healthcare administrators and clinicians in improving care delivery. Understanding these dynamics is important not only for people considering professions in health care but also for those who work in or manage healthcare organizations.

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Need to Interact With Other Direct Care Professionals

Healthcare administrators (HCAs) are responsible for monitoring the operations of healthcare organizations, which requires them to communicate daily with direct care providers such as nurses, physicians, and other staff members (Saad Alotaibi et al., 2024). This contact is important for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, administrators are in charge of overseeing the delivery of healthcare services throughout all divisions and sub-sections of a healthcare facility.

Organizational executives can get significant insights into clinical staff’s everyday issues and demands through contact with direct care workers, which can improve cooperation, streamline processes, and increase overall patient care efficiency (Sinsky et al., 2020).  As a consequence, this collaboration results in more effective care delivery, providing patients with treatment plans that are both efficient and suited to their requirements.

Healthcare administrators usually lead quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient experiences. Beauchemin et al. (2020) highlight that administrators should include direct care workers in these projects to ensure that recommendations are realistic and appropriate to clinical practice, improving the possibility of long-term success. This strategy is advantageous because it links administrative plans with clinical realities, generating an environment of continual improvement.

Three Clinical Job Roles That Did Not Exist 50 Years Ago

Over the last fifty years, the healthcare industry has seen tremendous modifications resulting in the introduction of historically inconceivable clinical positions (Taylor et al., 2023). These positions include nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and telehealth coordinators. Each of these careers has had a significant influence on the cost, quality, and accessibility of care within the healthcare system in the following ways.

Nurse Practitioners (NPs)

Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are licensed nurses who provide general and specialized care. The role of the nurse practitioner was initially developed in the late 1960s in response to a primary care physician shortage. Since then, NPs have become an important part of the healthcare delivery system, particularly among primary care providers (Poghosyan et al., 2020). Their capacity to deliver high-quality, accessible treatment at a lesser cost than physicians has made them critical to increasing healthcare access, particularly for people in rural and low-income areas (Harrison et al., 2023). Research (NPSchools, 2024) has revealed that the services provided by NPs are of similar caliber to those provided by physicians, while also reducing overall medical costs.

Physician Assistants (PAs)

Physician Assistants (PAs) are certified healthcare practitioners who diagnose, prescribe, and order diagnostic tests under a physician’s supervision. The PA function arose in the 1960s to alleviate a primary care physician shortage, particularly in rural regions (Hooker & Cawley, 2020). PAs’ responsibilities have evolved throughout time to encompass crucial roles in sectors including surgery and emergency care. PAs are becoming an important aspect of improving patient access to treatment, particularly in rural areas, because of their mobility and ability to provide quality care. Furthermore, research has shown that introducing PAs into hospital settings