HTHSCI 2C06 Lecture 5: Decisions About Procedures and Authority
2 May 2016
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This practice document outlines the expectations of nurses when determining if: they have authority to perform a procedure. It is appropriate for them to perform a particular procedures; and. 2: they are competent to perform the procedure allows for the flexibility in nursing roles while protecting the public interest. Nurses must consider each situation to determine if the performance of the procedure promotes safe and effective client care and if it is appropriate for a nurse to perform the procedure (cno, 2006) Advocating and acknowledging the appropriate health care provider for the given procedure. Ensuring the rationale for the procedure is based on the clients wellbeing and best interest. Ensuring the practice setting has policies to support the given procedure and performance by the nurse. Knowing when to decline perform given procedures if unsafe, and does not support ethical client care. Nurse ensures that they have the appropriate authority before performing procedures. Knowing the scope of practice of nursing.
