care partnership model

I would like to know if anyone out there is using the care partnership model on their units. This model pairs up a tech with a nurse and the two of you work together all the time. Just curious how it is working on your unit. Thanks caj

[lucianne]

No, we don't have a 1:1 tech to nurse ratio. I'm not sure what the advantage would be in psych to this kind of arrangement. How does it work on your unit?

luci

[Murt]

Its very common iin sweden, (is a tech a nurses aid?). I get on fine with the wman i work with but shes off on maternity leave soon. It all depends on working with someone god, you can trust, and rely on. Its ok if it works but personally i perfer nurse only wards, they tend to be more professional.

[sanakruz, ADN]

Sounds like a wonderful idea.

How many pts to a team? 4,5,6 max I would think.