University Hospital and Clinical Programs
Professional Nursing Organization
POLICY STANDARDS
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A. Description of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center and Clinical Programs Nursing

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B. Overall Purpose of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center and Clinical Programs Nursing

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C. Philosophy of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center and Clinical Programs Nursing

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D. Plan for Providing Nursing Care
  1. Definition of Nursing Care
  2. Areas of Practice

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E. Administration/Organization of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center and Clinical Programs
  1. Organizational Charts
  2. Nursing Direction
  3. Medical Direction
  4. Committee Structure

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F. Hours of Operation of the Professional Nursing Organization

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G. Utilization of Patient Care Areas
  1. Admissions
  2. Transfers/Relocations within the Institution
  3. Discharges/Transfer out of Institution
  4. Closure of Inpatient Beds

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H. Utilization of Staff/Staffing

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I. Maintenance of Professional Practice System
  1. Budget
  2. Delivery of Patient Care Methodology
  3. RN Assessment
  4. Patient Education
  5. Discharge Planning
  6. Documentation
  7. Nursing Standards
  8. General Nursing Policy Addressing Professional Behaviors
  1. Dress Code
  2. Attendance, Punctuality, Illness, Reporting
  3. Special Disciplinary Measures
  4. Separation/Termination

     9. Communication Mechanisms within Professional Nursing
         organization and with Other Departments

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J. Governing Rules of Professional Nursing Organization
  1. General Safety/Risk Management
  2. Confidentiality
  3. Patient Support Services
  4. Legal Issues within Department of Patient Care Services
  5. Medication Policies
  6. Visiting Regulations
  7. Volunteer Services
  8. Resuscitation/333 Code Policy for Nursing Personnel
  9. Patient Transport

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K. Nursing Personnel: Selection, Retention, Development, Evaluation, and Credentialing
  1. Advertising/Posting
  2. Interviewing/Selection Practices
  3. Hiring Practices
  4. Probationary Period, Resignations, Disciplinary Measures, Termination, Transfer of Employees
  5. Retention
  6. Orientation
  7. Staff Education
  8. Performance Appraisal Practices
  9. Job Description Performance Appraisal Development

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L. Nursing Quality Assessment and Improvement Process Inpatient and Outpatient

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M. Nursing Responsibilities

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N. Competencies

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