M2: Legislation Flashcards
whats the health professions act of alberta (HPA)?
legislation (collective laws) which regulates/governs health professionals + give them the responsibility of setting their own policy and procedures to be self-governing.
ex. rn, lpn, rpn
difference between regulated vs. unregulated
are HCA unregulated or regulated worker and why?
unregulated + not covered by HPA as they work under the supervision of a regulated professional.
what act identifies the restricted activities that HCA can only perform under the supervision of regulated prof with competence training?
government organization act (GOA)
how can you identify a client?
by bracelet or ask a co-worker
who is included in the healthcare team?
both regulated (nurses and doctors) and unregulated professionals (hca)
T/F: each task assigned to a hca is client-based?
T
when is assisting a client with a restricted activity not considered a restricted activity?
when it is part of client’s daily routine, a hca can assist (NOT ADMINISTER) to complete the task with the client.
-such as gathering supplies needed or preparing the site
when should a client’s care plan change?
when their health status changes (ex. stable/unstable)
when does a hca have to be trained again for the same restricted activity?
based on different clients and client’s condition/health status
list the circumstance in which hca’s can be assigned restricted activities?
(7) part of client’s daily routine (except for the 2 exceptions), permitted by regulation, consent training and direct supervision of a nurse until competent, client will not be at risk and is stable, part of client’s care plan, outcome is predictable, consent of client and family
what 2 exceptions in which restricted activities that a hca can perform does not need to be a part of client’s routine/adls?
to insert/remove instruments/devices beyond the labia majora (in the vagina) and anal (ex. vaginal suppositories, bowel-care)
list the checklist of an assigned task of a hca
(11) is the task within your agency’s policy and procedure? part of your job description? proper training to perform task competently? experience to safely perform task? understand purpose of task? do u have the right equipment + know how to correctly use it? comfortable + confident in performing? part of client’s care plan? given clear instruction/direction? received appropriate supervision? where + how to seek assistance in an emergency?
