LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

V. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY


CORE COMPETENCY 1:
Adheres to practices in accordance with the nursing law and other relevant legislation including contract and informed consent.

Indicators:
○ Fulfill legal requirements in Nursing Practice
○ Holds current professional license
○ Acts in accordance with the terms of contract of employment and other rules and regulation
○ Complies with the required CPE
○ Confirms information given by the doctor for informed consent
○ Secures waiver of responsibility for refusal to undergo treatment or procedures
○ Check the completeness of informed consent and other legal forms

CORE COMPETENCY 2:
Adheres to organizational policies and procedures, local and national

Indicators:
○ Articulates the vision and mission of the institution where one belongs
○ Acts in accordance with the established norms and conduct of the institution/ organization

CORE COMPETENCY 3:
Document care rendered to patients.

Indicators:
○ Utilizes appropriate patient care records and reports
○ Accomplish accurate documentation in all matters concerning patient care in accordance with the standard of nursing practice.