Scope of Practice. The scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner is determined by the context in which: The Nurse Practitioner is authorised to practice. The Nurse Practitioner therefore remains accountable for the practice for which they directed; and the professional efficacy whereby practice is structured in a nursing model and enhanced by autonomy and accountability. The Nurse Practitioner is authorised to directly refer clients/residents to other health professionals, prescribe medications and order diagnostic investigations including pathology and plain screen x-rays. Nurse Practitioners exhibit clinical leadership that influences and progresses clinical care, policy and collaboration through all levels of health service. Employees who are new to the industry and/or have less than three months work experience in the industry may be classified at this level. This level is designed solely as an entry level. An employee at Aged Care Level One will only be eligible for progression to Aged Care Level Two if, the employee:
(a) has completed three months continuous employment; and
(b) has performed basic duties. The pay points under each classification at Clause 18 – Minimum Weekly Wages have been established to assist employers to understand how existing employees will be paid under this agreement. Each pay point has the letter “A” or “C” adjacent to it, for the following reasons:
Scope of Practice. The Parties hereto agree and acknowledge that nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a gag clause limiting or prohibiting PROVIDER and/or Participating Providers from acting within his/her/its lawful scope of practice, or from advising or advocating on behalf of a current, prospective, or former patient or Member (or from advising a person designated by a current, prospective, or former patient or Member who is acting on patient/Member’s behalf) with regard to the following:
.4.1 The Member’s health status, medical care, or treatment options, including any alternative treatment that may be self-administered;
.4.2 Any information the Member needs in order to decide among all relevant treatment options;
.4.3 The risks, benefits, and consequences of treatment versus non-treatment;
.4.4 The Member’s right to participate in decisions regarding his or her health care, including the right to refuse treatment and to express preferences about future treatment decisions;
.4.5 Information or opinions regarding the terms, requirements or services of the health care benefit plan as they relate to the medical needs of the patient; and
.4.6 The termination of PROVIDER’s agreement with the MCO or the fact that the PROVIDER will otherwise no longer provide vision care services under the XXXXX Plan Contract(s)
Scope of Practice. The people of Xxxxxx Permanente will work collaboratively in the Labor Management Partnership to address scope of practice issues in a way that ensures compliance with laws and regulations while valuing the strengths, contributions and employment experience of all members of the health care team. The parties agree to work in Partnership to promote knowledge and understanding of scope of practice issues, proactively influence scope of practice laws and regulations as appropriate, create a safe environment to address scope of practice issues in a non-punitive manner, and provide opportunities and resources for all employees to advance personally and professionally in order to take advantage of full scope of practice in accordance with certification and/or licensure.
(1)). Where disagreements arise regarding the legal scope of practice of employees covered under this Agreement, the Issue Resolution process in Section 1 may be utilized on an expedited basis. If such a disagreement is not fully resolved through an expedited Issue Resolution process, management, acting in good faith, will apply relevant law and regulatory requirements and reserves the right to make a final determination to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Scope of practice education and training programs will be developed and communicated broadly throughout the organization. The Strategy Group, working together with the National Compliance, Ethics & Integrity Office, will be accountable for the implemen- tation of these provisions. Guidance for education and training programs and timelines for implementation are provided on pages 9, 10 and 11 of the 2005 Scope of Practice BTG report (attached as Exhibit 1.C.4.(2)).
Scope of Practice. Should the Employer increase a Classification’s Scope of Employment or should the Scope of Practice be increased by an external body or college and this change is required by the Employer and/or is required to maintain licensing, then existing employees within that classification will be provided a reasonable time period to upgrade their levels of competency. Notwithstanding Article 24.16, should an Employee’s Scope of Practice be increased by an external body or college and the change is required by the Employer, then the Employer will cover registration costs and course materials and employees shall suffer no loss of pay to attend the training. Notwithstanding situations where an Employee needs to be accommodated under the NS Human Rights Act, an Employee who is unable to meet an Employer’s Scope of Employment will be grandparented in their position. Employees who do not meet the new Scope of Practice required by the Employer and/or is required to maintain licensing will be deemed to be displaced and will exercise their rights under Article 16.
Scope of Practice. The scope of practice of the Nurse practitioner is determined by the context in which:
Scope of Practice. A physician assistant may provide any medical service for which the physician assistant has been prepared by education, training and experience and is competent to perform. The scope of practice of a physician assistant is determined by practice setting, including, but not limited to, a physician employer setting, physician group practice setting or independent private practice setting, or, in a health care facility setting, by a system of credentialing and granting of privileges.
Scope of Practice. Interpreters shall limit themselves to interpreting and translating, and shall not give legal advice, express personal opinions to individuals for whom they are interpreting, or engage in any other activities which may be construed to constitute a service other than interpreting or translating while serving as an interpreter. Interpreters shall assess at all times their ability to deliver their services. When interpreters have any reservation about their ability to satisfy an assignment competently, they shall immediately convey that reservation to the appropriate judicial authority.
Scope of Practice. It is agreed that, except in emergency situations, employees will not be expected to routinely perform duties outside the general scope of their clinical practice. Consistent short staffing, whether of Professionals or of support personnel, shall not be considered as emergency situations. The Employer agrees to make a good faith effort to minimize non-clinical duties and to identify and reduce such duties.
Scope of Practice. The people of Xxxxxx Permanente will work collaboratively in the Labor Management Partnership to address scope of practice issues in a way that ensures compliance with laws and regulations while valuing the strengths, contributions and employment experience of all members of the health care team. The parties agree to work in Partnership to promote knowledge and understanding of scope of practice issues, proactively influence scope of practice laws and regulations as appropriate, create a safe environment to address scope of practice issues in a non-punitive manner, and provide opportunities and resources for all employees to advance personally and professionally in order to take advantage of full scope of practice in accordance with certification and/or licensure. To the extent possible, to achieve these objectives, union representatives should be fully integrated into national, regional and local scope of practice
(1)). Where disagreements arise regarding the legal scope of practice of employees covered under this Agreement, the Issue Resolution process in Section 1.L.1. may be utilized on an expedited basis. If such a disagreement is not fully resolved through an expedited Issue Resolution process, management, acting in good faith, will apply relevant law and regulatory requirements and reserves the right to make a final determination to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Scope of practice education and training programs will be developed and communicated broadly throughout the organization. The Strategy Group, working together with the National Compliance, Ethics & Integrity Office, will be accountable for the implementation of these provisions. Guidance for education and training programs and timelines for implementation are provided on pages 9, 10 and 11 of the 2005 Scope of
Scope of Practice. 9.1 The Employer recognises the important role of Enrolled Nurses in hospitals, and enrolled nursing as a viable long-term career pathway.
9.2 There will be no artificial limitations placed on the scope of Enrolled Nurses’ practice.
9.3 Enrolled Nurses will, to the fullest extent reasonably practicable, be afforded the opportunity to work:
(a) in each clinical setting or area of practice available; and
(b) within the full scope of enrolled nursing practice.
9.4 The Employer recognises that Assistants in Nursing play an important role within nursing teams.
9.5 Assistants in Nursing will, to the fullest extent reasonably practicable, be afforded the opportunity to provide care as defined at subclause 3.6.
9.6 Assistants in Nursing will not be required to work outside the scope of work which may appropriately be undertaken by Assistants in Nursing.
