A Professional Practice Model provides the framework for achieving clinical outcomes, and is driven by critical thinkers and strong decision-makers.

Key Components:

• Values that affirm our work
• Philosophy statement that synthesizes our beliefs
• Standards of practice
• Decision-making that empowers clinicians
• Professional development, including career-advancement programs
• Patient-care delivery system
• Privileging, credentialing and peer-review systems
• Research-based practice
• Theories from profession-specific experts