Published January 10, 2017 The Essential Role of the Registered Nurse and Integration of Community Health Workers into Community Team-Based Care
January 2017
A joint statement from the Tri-Council for Nursing:
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
American Nurses Association
American Organization of Nurse Executives
National League for Nursing
This document
describes the position of the Tri-Council for Nursing with regard to
the essential role of the registered nurse (RN) in community team-based
care, and describes the relationship of RNs and community health workers
(CHW) who assist teams in achieving individual and population health
outcomes. The evolution of community team-based care acknowledges new
and modified roles for clinicians and other care givers, their
relationships and customized interactions with patients and families.
The Tri-Council position will inform consumers, providers, and policy
makers about the changing nature of care in the community and the
importance of high impact teams, highlighting the roles of registered
nurses and community health workers.
View the Joint Statement >>