What are the six actions that should be taken to create a national and/or state policy agenda about the educational preparation of unlicensed assistive personnel and the competencies they should have for safe practice?

2. Establish standards of educational preparation for UAPs and the competencies they should have to perform their roles safely and effectively.

3. Develop policies which expand the educational opportunities of UAP. For example, developing continuing education programs on specific topics.

4. Work with state legislatures to create legislation that formalizes licensure requirements and provides oversight of UAP practice within each state’s jurisdiction; this will ensure quality assurance across all practitioners while increasing patient safety measures at an institutional level as well.

5. Work with professional groups to increase recognition of UAP in healthcare systems. Initiatives such as accreditation or credentialing programs, which validate the competency-based training methods used within this industry could improve job prospects and provide career advancement opportunities to qualified individuals who wish to work in this area.

6. By providing training resources such as online modules that encourage cross-training, you can ensure there are enough UAP professionals to assist during busy hours and seasons.