La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § LXIX-303

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section LXIX-303 - Standards for All Health Care Workers

A. The National Health Care Skill Standards are a broad set of standards that serve as a foundation for occupations and functions across the health services. These standards specify the knowledge and skills that the vast majority of health care workers should have. They are as follows.

1. Health care workers will know the academic subject matter required for proficiency within their area. They will use this knowledge as needed in their role.

2. Health care workers will know the various methods of giving and obtaining information. They will communicate effectively, both in speaking and in writing.

3. Health care workers will understand how their role fits into their department, their organization, and the overall health care environment. They will identify how key systems affect services they perform and quality of care.

4. Health care workers will understand how employability skills enhance their employment opportunities and job satisfaction. They will demonstrate key employability skills and will maintain and upgrade skills, as needed.

5. Health care workers will understand their legal responsibilities, limitations, and the implications of their actions within the health care delivery setting. They will perform their duties according to regulations, policies, laws, and legislated rights of clients.

6. Health care workers will understand accepted ethical practices with respect to cultural, social, and ethnic differences within the health care environment. They will perform their duties within established ethical guidelines, supporting sensitive and quality health care delivery.

7. Health care workers will understand the existing and potential hazards to clients, coworkers, and self. They will prevent injury or illness through safe work practices and follow health and safety policies and procedures.

8. Health care workers will understand the role and responsibilities of individual members as part of the health care team, including their ability to promote the delivery of quality health care. They will interact effectively and sensitively with all members of the health care team.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LXIX-303

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 29:2666 (December 2003).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.6(A)(10) and R.S. 17:10.