Foundations of Professional Practice (PCA & PCT) Learning Objectives

LOCATION	TIME
Nursing Innovation and Education Center 2001 The Embarcadero, Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA 94143	10:45 AM - 3:00 PM

OBJECTIVES

TOPIC	OBJECTIVES
Foundations of Professional/Clinical Practice	Recognize the value of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality and safe care according to the nursing scope of practice and standards of care Connect nursing professional practice to UCSF Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values Integrate patient care with current evidence and the competency assessment process Clarify the process for reviewing policy and procedure on the UCSF Health CareLinks intranet Illustrate expectations for email access and IT support
Professional Development	Integrate structural empowerment through Shared Governance and Magnet core councils
Health Equity	Categorize the definition of privilege Construct an individual-led activity designed to promote selfawareness of privileged identities Critique the implications of an individual’s privileges in relation to UCSF Health PRIDE values Review principles of Health Equity, including interpreter services, patient education practices, and awareness of health literacy
Communications	Recognize how communication can impact culture, safety, and patient experience Describe Chain of Command Outline practice to meet the needs of diverse patient populations, including homeless patients and patients with limited English proficiency
Patient Belongings	Describe purpose of reviewing/documenting patient belongings Describe patient belongings inventory process
Documentation	State importance of documentation as communication List items to document in flowsheet
Intake and Output	Describe importance to capture accurate intake and output
Falls Prevention	Describe PCA/PCT role in falls preventions State actions after a patient has fallen
CHG Therapy	Recognize CHG therapy in infection prevention State actions when patient refuses CHG therapy
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)	State PCA/PCT role to prevent CAUTI Recognize importance to look at skin with external urinary collection devices
Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPI)	List groups at risk for HAPI Describe PCA/PCT observations that may indicate potential HAPI
Stool/Clostridium Diffiicile (C.Diff)	Compare PCA/PCT and RN role in stool documentation Describe care to prevent spread of C.Diff
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)/Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal	State proper use of PPE Describe safe handling precautions with bodily fluids and hazardous medications
Restraints & Safety Attendant Role	Recognize safety attendant role to ensure safety for patient and staff State when to escalate to nurse Distinguish the differences between medical and behavioral restraints Identify needs of patients when using restraints Support patient in non-restraint activities
Medication Access Review	State safe transport of medications
Medication Test	Monitor medication safety practices through a medical test with 100% passing score