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About This Course:
- Created by an experienced Nurse Practitioner to teach caregivers skills for excellent home care.
- Goal: provide better patient care, ensure safety, build confidence, and prepare for nursing tasks.
- Completion leads to readiness in handling delegated nursing tasks from RNs safely and correctly.
Delegation:
- RNs assign tasks based on complexity, caregiver skills, and patient needs.
- Caregivers need to understand what they are supposed to do, when to seek help, and task safety.
- RNs supervise, train, and periodically check on caregivers' work during delegated tasks under their license.
Your Role as a Caregiver:
- Clear communication with supervising RN.
- Adherence to taught rules and procedures.
- Documentation of care activities for each patient.
Why RN Delegation Certification Matters for Caregivers:
- Assists in fulfilling the crucial medical needs of patients staying at home.
- Ensures patients' safety, caregivers' training, families' peace of mind, and legal compliance.
- Enhances job prospects, caregiving skills, earning potential, and professional reputation.
Why Advanced Delegation Training Matters:
- Offers deeper insight into medical tasks, patient variations, and safety considerations.
- Encourages a professional mindset, critical thinking, and proactive patient care.
- Leads to better career opportunities, higher pay, more independence, and respect in the healthcare sector.