Table 1.

Foundational and High Acuity Competencies

Examples of Foundational Competencies	Examples of High Acuity Competencies
Activating a medical emergency response	Performs a focused respiratory assessment
Maintaining a safe environment	Managing the care of the patient in respiratory distress
Practicing infection prevention including isolation precautions	Managing the care of the patient with acute respiratory failure
Performing a physical assessment	Managing an airway: assisting with intubation
Managing the care of the patient with pain	Managing the care of the patient with assisted mechanical ventilation
Utilizing antiseptic techniques	Disaster preparedness and response to mass casualty emergencies