Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-17-.17

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 610-X-17-.17 - Requirements For Competency Assessment Of Certified Nursing Support Technicians

1. Competency assessments for each NST-C employed by a facility must be conducted by a licensed nurse upon initial hire and annually thereafter. The licensed nurse must maintain records of the initial and annual competency validation on file at the facility. Basic Competency assessments must include a demonstration of each of the following competency areas and standards in addition to core competency validation:

a. Maintaining confidentiality; does not share confidential information, except when it affects the recipient's care and is shared only with the appropriate person(s).

b. Maintaining hygiene and current accepted standards for infection control; utilizes appropriate infection control principles when providing supportive care and assistance.

c. Documenting accurately and completely; accurately documents all supportive services patient care duties performed.

d. Having knowledge of abuse and neglect reporting requirements. The NST-C identifies occurrences of possible abuse of a vulnerable adult and reports this information to the appropriate supervising licensed nurse and as required by facility policies.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-17-.17

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2024, eff. 9/14/2024, operative 10/1/2024.

Author: Alabama Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority: 34-21-2, Alabama Act No. 2024-249