If you wish to submit a certificate, it is strongly advised to send an email rules@nursing.ohio.gov no later than November 15, 2021 at 17:00. The board proposes revisions to individual rules that are not intended for a five-year review, including: All licensed health professionals work to recognized standards resulting from local, state, and federal laws, as well as professional guidelines. Registered nurses are no exception. Their scope of practice is defined by the Nursing Practice Act (NPA) of the state in which they practice. In Ohio, the NPA is codified in Section 4723 of the Revised Ohio Code (ORC). It establishes an Ohio Board of Nursing (NPO) and defines its structure and function. OAC Chapters 1 to 27 contain rules and regulations for all aspects of nursing practice in the State of Ohio. It sets the standards for competent nursing practice and standards to promote patient safety. OAC 4723 fulfills the nursing council`s mission to actively protect the health of the public through effective regulation of care. It is the responsibility of all nurses in the state of Ohio to know and comply with these laws and rules. A registered nurse must apply the nursing process in nursing practice as set out in section (B) of section 4723.01 of the ORC and in the rules of the Commission.

Nurses provide patients with a cyclical set of steps called care processes. Using critical thinking and clinical judgment, AIs evaluate, analyze/report, plan, implement, and evaluate the evolution of patients` condition. They apply the care process in different practice environments and work with patients, family, loved ones and members of the healthcare team according to the following standards. Registered nurses must (H) implement measures to promote a safe environment for patients and (I) delineate, establish and maintain a professional boundary between themselves and patients. You must ensure (J) confidentiality during examination and care and treat each patient with courtesy, respect and full recognition of dignity and individuality. LEARNING OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this continuing education course, you will have expanded your knowledge of the standards of safe nursing practice set out in the Ohio Nursing Practice Act and the rules of the Ohio Administrative Code as drafted by the Ohio Board of Nursing in accordance with Section 4723 of the Revised Ohio Code. Specific learning objectives to address potential knowledge gaps include: A registered nurse with a valid and current license to practice nursing in Ohio may use a title or initials that designate a specialty certification in a particular area of nursing specialty issued by a national certification body with established standards. The certifying body must have established standards that define the requirements of specialist practice, including practical qualifications, formal training, continuing education or evidence of knowledge, and must include a psychometrically sound examination in the relevant area of specialised care.

The Ohio Board of Nursing protects the health and well-being of the public by monitoring and ensuring the safe practice of nursing. It regulates and supervises nursing practice by enforcing state nursing laws and regulations. Violations are serious and may result in disciplinary action by the Commission. Registered nurses (A) provide nursing care as part of the practice described in the Revised Ohio Code and the Ohio Board of Nursing Rules, and (B) maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the duties, responsibilities, and responsibilities of safe nursing practice. Licensed Practical Nurses contribute to the nursing process as set out in section (F) of section 4723.01 of the ORC and to the Rules of the Board. The stages of the care process are cyclical in nature, so changes in the patient`s status affect the actions of nurses when assessing, planning, implementing and assessing the patient`s condition. The RPN can work with the patient, family, other key individuals and members of the healthcare team. The Licensed Practical Nurse must use the following standards for the application of the nursing process.

Take a moment to think about a situation in your own practice where you may need to delegate a task to support staff. Next, review each of the delegation policies in the box above and consider whether or not you can delegate the task in accordance with Ohio`s maintenance rules. One of the characteristics of a profession is that its members unite in collegial associations to provide a variety of services to its members. These services include things like continuing education, collective bargaining, legislative advocacy and information about the profession. These organizations are not established by state or government laws. The Ohio Nurse Practice Act defines the scope of practice for nurses in Chapter 4723 of the Revised Ohio Code and establishes the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Nursing Council is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Nursing Act. This responsibility is assumed by Section 4723 of the Ohio Administrative Code (CAO). OAC is the regulation drafted by the Ohio Board of Nursing in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

If you want to watch the meeting but don`t want to testify, the hearing on the rule will be streamed live on YouTube. The public can access the November Board meeting and public hearing by clicking on the following YouTube link: www.youtube.com/channel/UCiflxnHvbm3yayo1dkGsA0w. To the extent possible, AIs (I) may not disclose identifiable patient health information unless the patient has consented to such disclosure, and are required to disclose individually identifiable patient information without written consent only in certain circumstances and in accordance with permitted laws and rules.