Professional responsibility & accountability.pptx

Nursing Management

1. IF YOU WANT THE CREDIT,YOU TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY

2. Introduction Most common type of moral responsibility that arises from the special knowledge a person possesses. Mastery of a body of advanced knowledge, particularly knowledge which bears directly on the well being of others distinguishes professions from others occupation. Ex- engineer, doctor, nurses, lawyer etc.

3. What is responsibility? Responsibility means that it is on you to complete a task faithfully. You may or may not be accountable for the tasks you are responsible for. “Responsibility refers to the duty or obligation to full fill one’s commitments, obligations & duties in a reliable and accountable manner.” .

4. Example – Personal- This refers to doing things in your personal life that set you up well for the future. Professional - This refers to being responsible in your workplace & trustworthy for your employer Ethical- A catch all for any example of responsibility that involves moral and ethical dimensions.

5. What is professional responsibility? Legal and moral duty of a professional to apply his or her knowledge in ways that benefits his or her client, and the wider society without causing any injury to either.

6. Basic difference Between responsibility & accountability ACCOUNTABILITY RESPONSIBILITY The accountable person is the individual who is ultimately answerable for the activity or decision. This includes yes or no authority & only one person can be accountable for the action . The responsible person is the individual who actually complete the task. Responsibility can be shared. The responsible person is responsible for the action/ implementation .

7. Basis of professional responsibility

8. Characteristics of a professionally responsible person

9. Responsibility of a professional nurse Nurse as a health professional Nurse as a caregiver Nurse as a counsellor Nurse as a leader Nurse as a manager Nurse as a Director Nurse as a designer Nurse as a coach Nurse as a Advocate

10. Nurse as Caregiver – As a caregiver the nurse managing the physical needs, preventing illness & treating health conditions. To do this nurse must observe & monitor the patient & record any relevant information to aid in treatment decision making process. Nurse as Advocate – a nurse Advocate is someone who liaises Between patients & their physicians. They help patients get a better understanding of their medical condition & help the make the right decision for their health. Nurse as a Counsellor – the nurse performs the role of counsellor to help people focus on a goal or outcome & develop strategies that support self care and enable individual & their families to take responsibility for about participate in decision about their health. Nurse as a Leader

11. Nurse as a Manager – Responsible for functions of the unit 1) Staffing, employee satisfaction 2) Safety and quality 3) Customer satisfaction 4) Budgeting and managing finances 5) Managing human resources 6) Maintaining customer focus 7) Ensuring standards of care Nurse as a Director – The responsibility of a nurse director include making decisions such as the hiring of staff, developing a business plan & budget, implementing new policies, establishing departmental goals.

12. Nurse as a designer – Nurses are very crucial in the process of health implementation. Nurse help in the coordination of care from multiple providers. Nurses manages case loads of patients who have intense care needs & also assist in successful transition process of patients from hospital to other settings. Nurse as a Coach- The term refers to a registered nurse who focuses on holistic health by enhancing the overall wellness of their patients. Nurse coaches combines the skills they’ve learned in the medical field with lifestyle coaching to help their patients elevate their mental, physical, spiritual health. Nurse as a Health Professional – a nurse focuses on the care on the care of individuals & their family to help them recover from illness and maintain optimal health & quality of life.

13. Professional Accountability

14. Definition According to American Nursing Association Courts Of Nurses define “ Accountability means being answerable to someone for something one has done.” It means providing an explanation to self, to the client to the employing agency and to the nursing professions

15. Characteristics of Accountability

16. Four pillars of Accountability

17. Professional accountability Professional accountability is at the heart of nursing practice It allowed nurses to work with an framework of practice and follow principle to conduct that maintain the patient trust and the individual nurse and support for the nursing profession as a whole

18. Professional accountability Definition:- Professional accountability means that each individual nurse is answerable for his or her conduct and action and is responsible for the decision she/he make and how these effect the people to whom she/ he owns a duty of care

19. Nursing professionals is accountable for

20. Nursing personals are accountable to

21. Nursing personals are accountable to

22. Ways to maintain accountability

23. Ways to promote Professional Accountability in Nursing Be clear about professional role, responsibilities and organisational goals Provide direction about how work should be accomplished Develop clear standards and matrics against with professional performance is measured Hold professional accountable for their behaviour Build a culture of accountability Well defined duties and job description

24. Written policies protocols and procedures Nursing audit and standards of practice Proper delegation of responsibilities Proper training and education to the self Periodical evaluation of each individual’s nursing practice Refine and modify outdated policies and procedure Conducive working environment