Collaboration
The process of healthcare professionals working together to provide the best patient care. Example: A nurse
pharmacist coordinating a medication plan for a diabetic patient.
Competence
The ability to perform duties effectively, safely, and ethically. Example: A nurse performing a sterile dressing c
correctly.
Competencies
A set of skills, knowledge, and abilities required to practice safely and effectively. Example: Communication,
thinking, and technical skills for nursing practice.
Consent
A patient's voluntary agreement to a treatment or procedure after receiving all necessary information. Examp
signing a form before surgery.
, Critical Thinking
The ability to analyze information, evaluate options, and make sound decisions in complex situations. Examp
deciding to escalate care for a patient with worsening symptoms.
Decision Support Tools
Tools used to guide healthcare providers in making clinical decisions. Example: A sepsis protocol chart in the
department.
Delegation
Assigning tasks to another healthcare provider while retaining responsibility for the outcome. Example: An RN
an LPN to administer oral medications.
Established Care Needs
Predictable and routine care that aligns with a patient's diagnosis or condition. Example: Monitoring blood glu
in a diabetic patient.
Ethical
Following moral principles and values in practice. Example: Respecting a patient's decision to refuse treatme
The process of healthcare professionals working together to provide the best patient care. Example: A nurse
pharmacist coordinating a medication plan for a diabetic patient.
Competence
The ability to perform duties effectively, safely, and ethically. Example: A nurse performing a sterile dressing c
correctly.
Competencies
A set of skills, knowledge, and abilities required to practice safely and effectively. Example: Communication,
thinking, and technical skills for nursing practice.
Consent
A patient's voluntary agreement to a treatment or procedure after receiving all necessary information. Examp
signing a form before surgery.
, Critical Thinking
The ability to analyze information, evaluate options, and make sound decisions in complex situations. Examp
deciding to escalate care for a patient with worsening symptoms.
Decision Support Tools
Tools used to guide healthcare providers in making clinical decisions. Example: A sepsis protocol chart in the
department.
Delegation
Assigning tasks to another healthcare provider while retaining responsibility for the outcome. Example: An RN
an LPN to administer oral medications.
Established Care Needs
Predictable and routine care that aligns with a patient's diagnosis or condition. Example: Monitoring blood glu
in a diabetic patient.
Ethical
Following moral principles and values in practice. Example: Respecting a patient's decision to refuse treatme
