CD: Gerontology Nursing
CD-05: Safety Procedures
No.
Competency Item
NAC
DEV
COM
DTE
EXC
CD-05-01
Demonstrate ability to provide a safe environment.
CD-05-02
Demonstrate ability to respect the client's and family's wishes within the parameters of safety.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to implement alternatives to create a safer environment for client such as:
CD-05-03
non-skid shoes or socks
CD-05-04
motion detectors
CD-05-05
low rise beds
CD-05-06
hip protectors.
CD-05-07
Demonstrate ability to adhere to agency policy and legislation.
CD-05-08
Demonstrate ability to document client behaviour, treatment, safety precautions, risk issues, and client response.