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Table 2 Matrix of responsibility delegation to nurses and skillsets indicating funding mechanisms which would support role performance in each quadrant

From: Following the funding trail: Financing, nurses and teamwork in Australian general practice

 

Skill Set Used by Nurses

  

Limited

Advanced

Delegation to nurses

High

Fee for Service items for limited clinical activities

Enhanced primary care items or pay-for-performance in practice with poor team environment

 

Low

Enhanced primary care items or pay-for-performance for which nurse did not receive specific training

Enhanced primary care items or pay-for-performance in supportive team climate, with training

   

Blended payment system

Fee-for-service for advanced clinical activities