Clinicians in Patient Care Services at Massachusetts General Hospital have long valued their  role in caring for patients and families. The Clinical Recognition Program provides a way to formally recognize professional clinical staff for their expertise. Through the program, clinical staff from six disciplines in Patient Care Services analyze their own practice and can seek recognition for the level of practice they have achieved. These disciplines are Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, and Speech-Language & Swallowing Disorders.

The program recognizes that valuable contributions are made by staff at every level and that excellence is a goal common to all.

How was the Program developed? Who is included in the Program? How does the Clinical Recognition Program define levels of clinical practice? How do staff participate in the Clinical Recognition Program? Entry Clinician Advanced Clinician Clinical Scholar Nursing Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Respiratory Therapy Social Work Speech, Language and Swallowing Disorders & Reading Disabilities

What is a clinical narrative? What should the narrative be about? What information should a clinical narrative include? Writing the narrative How is the narrative used in the Clinical Recognition Program? Sample Narratives: Nursing Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Respiratory Therapy Social Work Speech, Language and Swallowing Disorders & Reading Disabilities Application Packet for Advanced Clinicians & Clinical Scholars Portfolio Components: Checklist Cover Letter Clinical Narrative Resume or Curriculum Vitae Letters of Support Letter of Endorsement Additional Information and Resources Application Calendar Application Templates

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