·       Completes and documents initial assessment/care within the required time frames.

·       Performs subsequent care at required intervals.

·       Ensures physical care includes all actual/potential needs.

·       Incorporates cultural and ethnic factors into assessment/care.

·       Correctly differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.

·       Makes appropriate referrals for positive high risk screens.

·       Provides instruction on tests, treatments, and procedures.

·       Identifies barriers to learning.

·       Identifies educational needs upon admission and thereafter.

·       Provides teaching based on identified needs.

·       Evaluates the effectiveness of instruction provided.

·       Assessment and teaching incorporates cultural and ethnic factors.

·       Assessment and teaching incorporates functional/developmental needs.

·       Communicates effectively with physicians and allied health team.

·       Coordinates care with other disciplines involved.

·       Actively participates in multidisciplinary care conferences.

·       Involves allied health care team members, as necessary.

·       Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.

·      Determines presence/type of Advance Directive.

·      Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect if identified.

·      Establishes presence of consent prior to treatment/procedures.

·      Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and post-care

·       Follows established protocols for patients at high risk for suicide or unpredictable behavior.

·       Follows appropriate Code Blue notification procedures.

·       Effectively prioritizes clinical interventions and care.

·       Communicates significant changes in patient’s condition/status in a timely manner.

·       Demonstrates the ability to safely perform and use the equipment in the delivery of patient care:

-       Holter monitor studies

-       12-lead EKG