Abstract
A study was conducted to identify and describe state regulation requirements for psychiatric technicians/aides in the United States as a first step in examining staffing in acute psychiatric hospitals. A discussion of these findings and their implications for nurse leaders and policymakers in the U.S. and globally will be presented.
Sigma Membership
Iota Nu at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Mental Health, Policy, Workforce
Recommended Citation
Serratt, Teresa D., "Regulations and the psychiatric technician workforce: A policy catalyst to ensure safe, competent care" (2019). Convention. 20.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/20
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Regulations and the psychiatric technician workforce: A policy catalyst to ensure safe, competent care
Washington, DC, USA
A study was conducted to identify and describe state regulation requirements for psychiatric technicians/aides in the United States as a first step in examining staffing in acute psychiatric hospitals. A discussion of these findings and their implications for nurse leaders and policymakers in the U.S. and globally will be presented.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.