...HEALTH PROFESSIONALS COMPETENCY ASSURANCE ACT The Act was passed by Parliament on 11 September 2003 and received the Royal assent on 18 September 2003. The Health Practitioners Assurance Act came fully into force on 18 September 2004. Not all the Health Care professions are regulated under this Act. And the profession that is not being regulated under this act does not mean that profession lacks the professional standards. Some of the professionals are not regulated under this act because they pose a very little risk of to the public; some are not regulated because they work under the supervision of a regulated profession; some are regulated in the other ways. For example, they may be regulated through their employer or self-regulated by their profession.( Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora, 2012) The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003) aims to protect and promote safe practice of health practitioners. It introduced a new process whereby health professionals are required to demonstrate competence annually in their scope of practice before they are issued with an annual practicing certificateHealth Practitioners Competence Assurance Act,2005) Important key protections are in place, with provisions that will ensure that: * only the health practitioners who are registered under the new Act will be able to use the titles protected by the Act or claim to practice a profession that is regulated by the Act * registered health practitioners will...
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...PROFESSIONAL POWER Walden University August 12, 2012 Professional Power The promotion of professional conduct and standards among members of a profession is fundamental in defining the value of the profession to society. This is especially true given that the individual rights remain a potential risk to the rights of others in society, hence the need for imposing responsibilities on individual rights (Brous, 2010). The purpose of this paper is to identify and examine the regulations for a Registered Nurse (RN) licensure and the mandatory continuing education required by the state of Texas, the impact of the American Nurses Associations (ANA), and the legislation on nursing and health care practice in Texas. Scope of Practice Texas State Board of Nursing defines Registered Nurses scope of practice as a professional who stands in for the patients, and families, by ensuring that all his/her practices are abiding by the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) and the Board of Nursing (BON) rules and regulations. To achieve this, the RN is bound by professional standards to plan and perform nursing care based on their areas of professional specialty. The RN portrays an understanding of the biological, physical, and social science principles obtained while in professional nursing school (Texas Board of Nursing [BON], 2011). This is visible as one is able to integrate the academic knowledge and skills in the way of his/her planning and delivery of nursing care in a more professional...
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...and unrelated allied health care field. What educational and professional qualifications must each individual in this high-level position possess? What is the typical career path to arrive at each position? Compare and contrast the responsibilities each position entails in regards to workplace safety, risk management, and/or quality of service, and identify one element from each career path that might benefit the other. HLT-313v Week 1 Topic 1 Discussion 2 Review the biographical sketches of your classmates in this course and select an individual in an allied health career field or position that is different than your own current position or proposed career path. Using your readings, the GCU Library, and Internet association or government websites, identify the safety, risk-management, or quality-based scope of the classmate’s job. Engage in a dialog with the classmate about whether or not the stated responsibilities are those actually experienced by the individual. How are they the same? How are they different? What “real life” activities in this area does your classmate perform that are not discussed in the official literature? What factors may cause any discrepancies between stated and actual job responsibilities? HLT-313v Week 1 Assignment – Workplace Safety Initiative Proposal Allied health professionals are uniquely qualified in many ways to recommend, implement, and provide valuable feedback regarding safety considerations, risk management, and quality of service...
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...we must approach it systematically. It is very important that it falls under the nursing scope of practice by following the ANA standards of practice, the rights and safety of patients and the outcome of the procedure as in how much it is useful for the patients. I would adopt the six step decision making model for determining nursing scope of practice acknowledged by the ANA, professional standards of practice. There are six steps to determining safe practice and each step takes you to the next step if the answer is yes to each of the question answered. The final step will help me determine if the procedure should be conducted or not. These are the questions to answer. Is the procedure consistent with NPA? Is the procedure appropriately authorized? Is the procedure supported by research? Do you possess the knowledge and competency required? Is the setting reasonable to perform these procedures? Are you prepared to assume accountability for provision of safe care? The patient rights and safety should be another concern. I would give extreme importance for patient rights, Patients should be participated in their care. Patient should have the right to stop the procedure anytime if they ever changed their mind. Pain control should be another priority, pain medicines should be given according patient need and adverse reactions should be carefully monitored. For patient safety, environment is a primary concern. The environment of the procedure should follow according...
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...DBA January 23, 2012 Ethics Case Study Case Study Jerry McCall is Dr. William’s office assistant. He has received professional training as both a medical assistant and a LPN. He is handling all the phone calls while the receptionist is at lunch. A patient calls and says he must have a prescription refill for Valium, an antidepressant mediation, called in right away to his pharmacy, since he is leaving for the airport in thirty minutes. He says that Dr. Williams is a personal friend and always gives him a small supply of Valium when he has to fly. No one except Jerry is in the office at this time. What should he do? (Fremgen, 2009). Overview Health care providers are faced with making difficult ethical decisions everyday. Moral and value systems influence the ethical decision process, but the law and licensure regulations do as well. This case study is an example of a potential ethical dilemma and a possible breach of the law. The following questions will be explored: 1. Does Jerry’s medical training qualify him to issue this refill order? 2. Would it make a difference if the medication is for controlling high blood pressure that the patient critically needs on a daily basis? 3. If Jerry calls in the refill and the patient has an adverse reaction while flying, is Jerry protected from a lawsuit under the doctrine of respondent superior? Scope of Practice Jerry has had training as both a medical assistant and as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Medical assisting...
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...2010 Edition Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice Second Edition [pic] American Nurses Association Silver Spring, Maryland 2010 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data The American Nurses Association (ANA) is a national professional association. This ANA publication ( Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice) reflects the thinking of the nursing profession on various issues and should be reviewed in conjunction with state board of nursing policies and practices. State law, rules, and regulations govern the practice of nursing, while Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice guides nurses in the application of their professional skills and responsibilities. Published by Nursesbooks.org The Publishing Program of ANA http://www.Nursesbooks.org/ American Nurses Association 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 1-800-274-4ANA http://www.NursingWorld.org Design: Typesetting: Printing: Editorial services: © 2010 American Nurses Association. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Contents Contributors Overview of Content Foundational Documents of Professional Nursing Audience for This Publication Scope of Nursing Practice Definition of Nursing ...
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...2010 Edition Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice Second Edition [pic] American Nurses Association Silver Spring, Maryland 2010 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data The American Nurses Association (ANA) is a national professional association. This ANA publication ( Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice) reflects the thinking of the nursing profession on various issues and should be reviewed in conjunction with state board of nursing policies and practices. State law, rules, and regulations govern the practice of nursing, while Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice guides nurses in the application of their professional skills and responsibilities. Published by Nursesbooks.org The Publishing Program of ANA http://www.Nursesbooks.org/ American Nurses Association 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 1-800-274-4ANA http://www.NursingWorld.org Design: Typesetting: Printing: Editorial services: © 2010 American Nurses Association. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Contents Contributors Overview of Content Foundational Documents of Professional Nursing Audience for This Publication Scope of Nursing Practice Definition of Nursing ...
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...As a nurse, a huge part of being strong in our profession is knowing what the scope of practice is for nurses. It is important for nurses to know what standards are and where to look to find out what is in scope and out of scope. Another part of nursing is learning new things and new ways to improve our efficiency and care to our patients. When a physician comes to nursing with a new procedure or idea it is our job as nurses to research and trial it to find the best approach within our scope of practice. Determining the scope of practice for nurses is important. Each state regulates health professionals by their state government. As in Michigan, there is a conciliated practice to regulate health professionals and set up safe boundaries. Also hospitals have standards in their departments which nurses must follow. For example we are not allowed to push certain meds for sedation. Following these standards and guidelines keep us in our scope of practice and protect our license. Once the physician has discussed the new procedure with me, I would ask questions and clarify. Getting as much information I can to form a plan and evaluate if the procedure is safe for me to do as a nurse and if it is in my patient’s best interest. After researching what our hospital currently does and asking questions to co-workers and physicians, I discovered that I would need help in order to get this procedure approved and carried out. The nursing supervisor and nursing education...
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...QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR UNARMED SECURITY GUARD [PRIVATE SECURITY SECTOR] Font: Callibri(Body),Font size 16 Contents 1. Introduction and Contacts..…Page no. 1 2. Qualifications Pack……….……...Page no. 2 3. OS Units……………………..…….….Page no.2 4. Glossary of Key Terms …………Page no.3 OS describe what individuals need to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function OS are performance standards that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding Insert your SSC picture here Introduction Qualifications Pack – Unarmed Security Guard SECTOR: PRIVATE SECURITY SUB-SECTOR: 1. COMMERCIAL 2. INDUSTRIAL OCCUPATION: GUARDING REFERENCE ID: SKS/Q0101 ALIGNED TO: NCO-2004/9152.30 An Unarmed Security Guard in the Private Security Sector form the first level of defence and notice and encounter threats and risks that are detrimental to life, property and premises. Security Guard is responsible for monitoring premises and property through physical presence and by using security and protection systems. Brief Job Description: The primary role of the individual entails guarding designated premises and people by manning the first tier of protection aided by appropriate security devices/equipment. The core responsibility includes guarding against theft, criminal acts, emergencies, fire and other contingencies. Personal Attributes: An...
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...Tourism Technology Grade: 10 Course Type: Open Ministry Course Code: TFJ2O Credit Value: 1 credit Department: Technological Education Description/Rationale This course emphasizes the scope of the hospitality and tourism industry. Students study food origins, food handling techniques, food preparation, health and safety standards, and the use of specialized tools and equipment. They also investigate travel and tourism activities in Ontario, develop effective communication and management skills, and identify career opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry. Unit Titles (Time + Sequence) Unit 1 | Safety and Sanitation | 10 hours | Unit 2 | The Scope of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry | 10 hours | Unit 3 | Food Preparation and Handling | 30 hours | Unit 4 | Food Origins and Tourism | 30 hours | Unit 5 | Communication and Management Skills | 30 hours | Unit Descriptions Unit 1: Safety and Sanitation Description This unit introduces students to basic principles of personal, workplace, and food safety in hospitality and food service. Students examine their role in safety and sanitation in the hospitality and food service industry, beginning with their responsibilities as members of the school community. Through the study and application of safety and sanitation principles, students demonstrate respect for the welfare and dignity of others. They examine the impact of their attitudes and choices and demonstrate understanding of environmental...
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...1 Introduction Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa/The Nursing Council of New Zealand (‘the Council’) under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (‘the Act’) is the responsible authority that governs the practice of nurses. The principle purpose of the Act is to protect the health and safety of members of the public by providing mechanisms to ensure health practitioners are competent and fit to practise their professions. The Council sets and monitors standards in the interests of the public and the profession. The Council’s primary concern is public safety. This Code outlines the standards of ethical conduct set by the Council under section 118(i) of the Act. This Code complements the legal obligations that nurses have under the Act, the Health and Disability Commissioner (Code of Health and Disability Services Nursing Council of New Zealand, PO Box 9644, Wellington 6011 www.nursingcouncil.org.nz Published June 2012 The Code of Conduct for nurses has been revised and rewritten. This document replaces the previous Code of Conduct for nurses published by the Nursing Council of New Zealand between 1995 and 2011. © Consumers’ Rights) Regulations 1996 and the Health Information Privacy Code 1994. The Act and Code of Rights can be found at http://www.legislation.govt.nz The Code of Conduct for nurses is a set of standards defined by the Council describing the behaviour or conduct that nurses are expected to uphold. The Code of Conduct provides guidance on appropriate...
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...the patient and have control over your emotions. In order to maintain a collegial form of communication and not contribute to his anger, the best response would be in ISBARR. ISBARR allows for members of the interprofessional team to communicate in a professional manner (Weiss & Tappen, 2015). ISBARR is an acronym for introduction, situation, background, assessment, recommendation, and read-back. Within giving ISBARR, I would include the time the blood for the lab report was collected and sent for analysis. Also, I would be active in trying to solve the current problem. In this situation with an angry physician, ISBARR ignores the attitude of the doctor and focuses on the patient and their needs. 2. Explain the concept of accountability in delegation. What are the legal ramifications of accountability in delegation?...
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...University NSG 5000 Role of Advanced Practice Nurse: Family Nurse Practitioner April 18, 2015 Abstract The issues of patient safety and the increasing scope of family nurse practitioners in medical practice have been dealt with in this paper. National Patient Safety Guidelines are an important tool to help standardize the patient safety procedures. The role of the family nurse practitioner in helping patients is unquestionable and they are the cornerstones of modern medical practice. Introduction Today’s family nurse comes with in depth knowledge of medicine and is board certified. The responsibilities that have to be fulfilled by such a practitioner embrace health as a way of living and they focus on both treatment and prevention. In recent times, with transitional care gaining widespread acceptance the family nurse practitioner is being granted more decision-making authority although in certain states they are still under a physician’s supervision. The National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) were put forward by the joint commission for the first time in 2002. The aim of introducing these goals was to deal with patient safety issues and specify certain prerequisites for accreditation (Fairman et al., 2011). Discussion The 2015 NPSG’s provide great scope for a family nurse practitioner to improve patient care and also places the burden of patient safety on her shoulder along with other members of the medical team. In this section of the paper, an overview of all the NPSG’s will...
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...Standards of nursing care set by the ANA include standards of care, code of ethics, and professional standards. The standards set forth by the ANA help to define the scope of nursing practice. For the purpose of this paper, I will further detail how these standards affect my professional nursing care. Nursing professionals are obligated and expected to practice within the scope and standards of nursing care. Within my own scope of practice, I follow the standards of care on a daily basis. I am assessing patients, planning patient care, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of patient care. My facility has outlined standards of care. By following these policies and procedures, I can commit to safe nursing practice. Nursing professionals are also obligated and expected to adhere to the standards of professional performance. Within my own nursing practice, I am expected to provide nonjudgmental care, therefore I must disrequard my own prejudices and be an advocate for the patient no matter the patient’s race, economic status, disease process, or chosen lifestyle. The nursing professional is also responsible to engage in leadership, continue education, contribute to quality nursing practice, and to collaborate healthcare. (ANA, 2010, p. 10-11). I am currently on the performance and improvement (PI) review team. We collect data and use that data to improve the quality and safety of patient care. The multidisciplinary team consists of pharmacists, doctors, nurses, and...
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...The Nursing Practice Act (NPA) is the body of California law that mandates the Board to set out the scope of practice and responsibilities for RNs. The Practice Act is located in the California Business and Professions Code starting with Section 2700. Regulations that specify the implementation of the law appear in the California Code of Regulations ("Board Of Nursing", n.d.). What is the NPA? How does it affect nurses? What are the requirements for getting a nursing license from the Board of Nursing? All of these are important questions for someone to ponder when considering joining the nursing profession. Let us explore the ins and outs of becoming and being and registered nurse in California. Nurse Practice Act Samantha Kelly NSG/320 November 21, 2011 Jen Millar University of Phoenix Nurse Practice Act The Nursing Practice Act (NPA) is the body of California law that mandates the Board to set out the scope of practice and responsibilities for RNs. The Practice Act is located in the California Business and Professions Code starting with Section 2700. Regulations that specify the implementation of the law appear in the California Code of Regulations ("Board Of Nursing", n.d.). What is the NPA? How does it affect nurses? What are the requirements for getting a nursing license from the Board of Nursing? All of these are important questions for someone to ponder when considering joining the nursing profession...
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