Eleven Core Competencies in Nursing: ENHANCING COMPETENCIES

CONCEPTS UNDERLYING CORE COMPETENCIES

III. ENHANCING COMPETENCIES


8. Records Management


Core Competency 1: Maintains accurate and updated documentation of client care
Completes updated documentation of client care
Applies principles of record management
Monitors and improves accuracy, completeness and reliability of relevant data
Makes record readily accessible to facilitate client care


Core Competency 2: Records outcome of client care
Utilizes a records system ex. Kardex or Hospital Information System (HIS)
Uses data in their decision and policy making activities


Core Competency 3: Observes legal imperatives in record keeping
Maintains integrity, safety, access and security of records
Documents/monitors proper record storage, retention and disposal
Observes confidentially and privacy of the clients’ records
Maintains an organized system of filing and keeping clients’ records in a designated area
Follows protocol in releasing records and other information


9. Management of Resources and Environment


Core Competency 1: Organizes work load to facilitate client care
Identifies tasks or activities that need to be accomplished
Plans the performance of tasks or activities based on priorities
Verifies the competency of the staff prior to delegating tasks
Determines tasks and procedures that can be safely assigned to other members of the team
Finishes work assignment on time


Core Competency 2: Utilizes financial resources to support client care
Identifies the cost-effectiveness in the utilization of resources
Develops budget considering existing resources for nursing care


Core Competency 3: Establishes mechanism to ensure proper functioning of equipment
Plans for preventive maintenance program
Checks proper functioning of equipment considering the:
intended use - safety
cost benefits - waste creation and disposal storage
infection control
Refers malfunctioning equipment to appropriate unit


Core Competency 4: Maintains a safe environment
Complies with standards and safety codes prescribed by laws
Adheres to policies, procedures and protocols on prevention and control of infection
Observes protocols on pollution-control (water, air and noise)
Observes proper disposal of wastes
Defines steps to follow in case of fire, earthquake and other emergency situations.