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Define profession
occupational or vocational group that requires specialised education and intellectual
knowledge
Social media
computer based technology that facilitates sharing of information through virtual
networks
AHPRA
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Define professionalism
the way of acting with respect, self-awareness, honesty, compassion, accountability,
commitment, integrity and competency.
social networking
the practice of using social media to form connections and communicate with others
online
Criteria of a profession
Having a specific body of knowledge and a set of values and skills that differentiate
members of a profession from others, with a code of ethics
Client safety
Relates to creating a safe environment for clients through the delivery of professional,
quality care that incorporates assessment of factors that affect safety practices.
, Factors affecting safety
- Age
- Lifestyle
- Mobility
- Sensory and perceptual alterations
- Emotional state
- Staffing
- Culture
Workplace hazards
- contact dermatitis
- latex allergies
- blood borne pathogens
- musculoskeletal disorders
- violence
- environmental, chemical and medication hazards
Healthcare associated infections
(HAIs) infections that patients acquire within healthcare settings that result directly or
indirectly from treatment for other conditions.
Common HAIs
- Catheter Associated Urinary Tract infections
- Surgical infections
- GI infections
- Infections associated with cannulas and central lines