Section R156-31b-703a - Standards of Professional AccountabilityThe following standards apply equally to the LPN, RN, and APRN licenses. In demonstrating professional accountability, a licensee shall:
(1) practice within the legal boundaries that apply to nursing;(2) comply with applicable statutes and rules;(3) demonstrate honesty and integrity in nursing practice;(4) base nursing decisions on nursing knowledge and skills, and the needs of patients;(5) seek clarification of orders when needed;(6) obtain orientation and training competency when encountering new equipment and technology or unfamiliar care situations;(7) demonstrate attentiveness in delivering nursing care;(8) implement patient care, including medication administration, properly and in a timely manner;(9) document any care provided;(10) communicate to other health team members relevant and timely patient information, including: (a) patient status and progress;(b) patient response or lack of response to therapies;(c) significant changes in patient condition; and(11) take preventive measures to protect patient, others, and self;(12) respect patients' rights, concerns, decisions, and dignity;(13) promote a safe patient environment;(14) maintain appropriate professional boundaries;(15) contribute to the implementation of an integrated health care plan;(16) respect patient property and the property of others;(17) protect confidential information unless obligated by law to disclose the information;(18) accept responsibility for individual nursing actions, competence, decisions, and behavior in the course of nursing practice;(19) maintain continued competence through ongoing learning and application of knowledge in each patient's interest; and(20) comply with the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, 2015 edition, which is incorporated by reference.Utah Admin. Code R156-31b-703a
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-02, effective 1/8/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-03, effective 1/24/2023