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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.
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