Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-17-.14

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 610-X-17-.14 - Conduct and Accountability

The NST-C shall:

1. Have knowledge and understanding of the laws and rules regulating NST-C practice in Alabama.

2. Function within the legal scope of NST-C practice, as defined in this chapter.

3. Obtain instruction and supervision from a licensed nurse, as necessary, when implementing new or unfamiliar skills.

4. Be responsible and accountable for the quality of NST-C supportive care provided to patients, based on and limited to scope of education, demonstrated competence, and NST-C experience.

5. Accept individual responsibility and accountability for judgments, actions, and competency, remaining current with technology and practicing consistent with facility policies and procedures for supportive nursing services care by an NST-C.

6. Accept individual responsibility and accountability for recognition of appropriate supportive services action by notifying the licensed nurse immediately following a change in the patient's mental or physical status.

7. Practice in compliance with current CDC Standard Precautions and Infection Control, including aseptic technique.

8. Practice without discrimination on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, patient diagnosis, or disability.

9. Respect the dignity and rights of patients and their significant others, including, but not limited to:

a. Privacy.

b. Safety.

c. Protection of confidential information unless disclosure is required by law.

d. Freedom from exploitation of physical, mental, sexual, or financial boundaries.

e. Protection of real and personal property.

f. Behavior that is therapeutic and places the patient's interests before the NST-C's interests.

10. Collaborate with other members of the health care team.

11. Accept individual responsibility and accountability to avoid personal disruptive behaviors that negatively impact patient care and the nursing profession.

12. Accept individual responsibility and accountability for timely reporting of illegal, substandard, unethical, unsafe, or incompetent NST-C practice directly to the Board of Nursing.

13.

1. Accept individual responsibility and accountability for accurate, complete, and legible documentation related to:

1. Patient care records.

2. Health care employment.

3. Permit and other credentials.

4. Competency validation and education records.

14. Document any provided supportive nursing service patient care skills, interventions, and responses in an accurate, timely, thorough, and clear manner.

15. Execute supportive nursing services according to approved NST-C skills, medical protocols, and standing orders, including those prescribed by a legally authorized prescriber, and according to facility policies.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-17-.14

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2024, eff. 9/14/2024, operative 10/1/2024.

Author: Alabama Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority: 34-21-2, Alabama Act No. 2024-249