HEALTH CARE

TEAM IN
HOSPITALS
Definition

• Health team comprises a group of members who

coordinate in order to provide comprehensive care to
patients
 Health care team members

1. Physician
2. Registered nurses
3. Dietician
4. Physician assistant
5. Licensed practical nurse
6. Pharmacist
7. Physiotherapist
8. Allied health practitioners
9. Ward clerk
10.Social workers
11.Spiritual and religious personnel
Physician
Regitered Nurse

Head Nurse” is responsible for delegation of

duties to members of her team & care given to
the patients
Dietician
Physician assistant
• They are the health care
professionals licensed to
practice under the physician
supervision
• They can conduct physical
examination, diagnose and
treat illness, order, interpret
test and counsel on
preventive health care
Licensed practical nurse
• She/ he can practice under
the supervision of
RN,physician.
• She must have diploma and
license to practice
• Their scope of practice is
according to the state’s nurse
practice act.
Pharmacist
Physiotherapist
Allied health practitioners
• They can be divided into therapist,
technologists, technicians and
assistants in physical therapy,
respiratory therapy, surgery,
sonography etc.
• Therapists and technologist need
more advanced training to evaluate
patient’s problem
• Technicians and assistants require
supervision from therapist and
technologist
Ward clerk
• He/she mainly act as a secretary maintaining
patient’s record, ordering supplies, performing
receptionist duties and directing the flow of traffic in
the patient care unit
Social worker
Spiritual and religious
personnal
• Different families came from different
background
• Pastoral care workers provide spiritual care
which is an integral part of holistic health care
Paramedical therapist