DC: Professionalism
DC-07: Professional Boundaries
No.
Competency Item
NAC
DEV
COM
DTE
EXC
DC-07-01
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to establish nurse / client therapeutic relationship based on the needs of the client.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to recognize acceptable nurse / client behaviors such as:
DC-07-02
self-disclosure of nurse – when information may benefit client
DC-07-03
accepting gifts from clients – according to agency policy
DC-07-04
giving gifts to clients – according to agency policy
DC-07-05
nursing family or friends – following approved agency care plan, being cautious of confidentiality issues, and maintaining professional boundaries.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to recognize and report unacceptable behaviors such as:
DC-07-06
abuse of clients - emotional / verbal abuse, physical abuse / bodily harm, sexual abuse, neglect and financial abuse
DC-07-07
insensitivity to religious and cultural beliefs and values
DC-07-08
administering or prescribing medications for an inappropriate purpose.
DC-07-09
Demonstrate ability to intervene as appropriate to prevent potential or actual abusive situations or unprofessional activities.