Course Title: Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period:
Term2 2013
Course Code:
NURS5160C
Course Title:
Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
School: 155T
Life & Physical Sciences
Campus:
Wodonga
Program:
C5246 - Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
Course
Contact
:
Kalpana Raghunathan
Course
Contact
Phone:
+61 3 99254809
Course
Contact
Email:kalpana .raghunathan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
This course no longer runs at RMIT
Nominal Hours:
30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the
relative teaching time and student effort required to
successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may
include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also
the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and
complete all assessment requirements, including any
non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for an enrolled nurse to perform within the legal and ethical parameters of professional practice, supporting client rights and meeting duty of care requirements
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTEN509A Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
Element: |
HLTEN509A/01 Perform within legal and ethical parameters of professional nursing practice HLTEN509A/02 Apply an understanding of the legal framework HLTEN509A/03 Apply ethical concepts to clinical practice HLTEN509A/04 Support the rights, interests and needs of clients and their families HLTEN509A/05 Apply open disclosure processes |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Apply a clear understanding of legal and regulatory acts/guidelines as they impact on nursing practice
1.2 Address the implications of current legislation as incorporated into nursing practice
1.3 Apply codes of ethics, code of conduct and Enrolled/Division 2 nursing competency standards in nursing practice
1.4 Function within the scope of jurisdictional Enrolled/Division 2 nurse practice
1.5 Handle client complaints sensitively and in line with organisation policies and procedures
1.6 Refer all requests for client information to a registered nurse as per state/territory legislation and organisation policies and procedures
2.1 Work with an understanding of how the law operates in relation to nursing practice with regard to legal processes, principle and penalties
2.2 Accurately apply concepts of negligence, duty of care and vicarious liability to professional practice as an Enrolled/Division 2 nurse
2.3 Apply a clear understanding of the requirement to obtain consent to treatment
2.4 Apply principles of restraint appropriately, with a clear understanding of their intent and use
2.5 Use common legal terms associated with nursing practice with a clear understanding of their meaning and implications for nursing practice
2.6 Apply the legal requirements and expectations in relation to report writing in nursing practice
2.7 Apply mandatory reporting processes in line with jurisdictional requirements
2.8 Apply client privacy and confidentiality practices in line with legislative requirements and organisation policies and procedures
2.9 When referral or request for test is received, ensure nature and requirements of test are correctly identified
3.1 Work with a clear understanding of the concept of ethics and its place in nursing practice
3.2 Demonstrate ethical practice in all interactions with clients, relatives and carers and colleagues
3.3 Identify, document and report any potential ethical issues as and if they arise
3.4 Maintain an awareness of contemporary ethical issues that may impact on nursing practice
3.5 Develop and implement strategies to resolve ethical issues within practice
3.6 Take responsibility for addressing ethical issues and legal requirements in line with own nursing role
3.7 Complete all documentation in accordance with state/territory legislation and organisation policies and procedures
3.8 Monitor compliance with legal obligations and requirements
4.1 Comply with legal responsibilities and duty of care in all care activities and interactions with clients and their families and carers
4.2 Support client rights, interests and decisions
4.3 Encourage the client to exercise their rights to make informed decisions regarding their care
4.4 Demonstrate respect and support for the dignity of clients and their families
4.5 Act as an advocate for client and family in line with jurisdictional Enrolled/Division 2 nurse scope of practice
5.1 Work with an understanding of the principles and processes of open disclosure in a health care environment
5.2 Work with an understanding of the role of open disclosure within own role as an Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse
5.3 Work with an understanding of the roles of other health care workers in relation to open disclosure
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Learning Outcomes
Demonstrated knowledge and application of legislation, regulations and legal precedent, to Enrolled Nurse practice.
Details of Learning Activities
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Teaching Schedule
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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Overview of Assessment
Observation in the work place
Written assignments/case study
Questioning – verbal or written
Assessment Tasks
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Assessment Matrix
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Other Information
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