Jornal Internacional de Medicina Física e Reabilitação
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The Critical Importance of the Appropriate Level of Aid and Attendant Care

Craig H Lichtblau1*, Scott Raffa2, Kaveh Asadi3, Christopher Warburton4, Gabrielle Meli4, Allyson Gorman5

Nurses hold a prominent position as the most trusted professionals, as evidenced by a 2017 Gallup poll. Their integral role in providing high-quality, person-centered care makes them indispensable, particularly for those with limited access to healthcare services. This article examines the critical function of proper nursing resource allocation, emphasizing the need to ensure patients receive appropriate levels and types of care. Delegating responsibilities to alleviate the burden on Registered Nurses (RNs) is a common practice but must be carefully managed to avoid negative outcomes for patients requiring higher levels of care. RNs, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), also known as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) each play distinct roles in the healthcare system, governed by varying state regulations and requirements.