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. Create standards for educational preparation and competencies UAP should possess to be safe and effective practitioners in their respective roles.

3. Develop policies that expand access to educational opportunities for UAP, such as continuing education courses on specific topics or developing tuition reimbursement programs for those seeking additional certifications related to their field of practice.

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. Collaborate with professional organizations to advocate for increased recognition of UAP role in healthcare delivery systems through initiatives such as establishing credentialing exams or accreditation programs that validate competency-based learning methods within the industry itself; this could lead to improved job opportunities and career advancement options among qualified candidates looking to enter into this particular field of work.

6. Monitor current policy trends regarding healthcare personnel staffing ratios so that adequate staff levels are maintained within medical facilities at all times; this includes making sure there is an appropriate number of trained UAP professionals available when needed by providing resources like online training modules which encourage cross-training between different departments/areas where assistance may be most needed during peak hours or seasons throughout the year