The Preparation And Introduction Of Nursing Auxiliaries: The MidCentral Health Experience
Jane Dransfield, RGON, RPN, RM, AND, BN (Victoria), MCNA (NZ) Nursing Consultant, MidCentral Health
Marian Bland, RGON, M.A. Nsg (Hons) Massey, MCNA (NZ) Nurse Specialist, Services for the Elderly, MidCentral Health
Reference: Dransfield, J., & Bland, M. (1997). The Preparation and Introduction of Nursing Auxiliaries: The MidCentral Health Experience. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 12(1), 4-12.
Abstract:
Introduction
In early 1995, nursing auxiliaries (known as care assistants) were introduced into one of MidCentral Health’s continuing car units. While there was a long tradition of using hospital aides in largely domestic roles, the roles of non-professional staff in care delivery was a radical departure for MidCentral Health, and a decision not taken lightly.