Professional Boundaries and Healthcare Workers

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PBHEW

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Define professional boundaries in healthcare.
Recall the difference between boundary crossing and boundary violation.
Identify at least three ways to set and maintain professional boundaries.

Outline:

Section 1: Professional Boundaries in Healthcare

Defining Boundaries

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Boundary Crossings and Boundary Violations

Determining Boundaries

Physical Contact

Intimacy

Gift-Giving

Risky Situations

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Setting and Maintaining Boundaries

Establishing Boundaries

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Sherry D. Haszto, MSN, RN

Sherry is a nursing professional with over 21 years of experience. She has earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Randolph Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her background includes work in oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, healthcare education, nursing consultation, performance improvement, and quality assurance. Sherry is committed to supporting patient care and healthcare education, focusing on enhancing patient outcomes and maintaining quality standards in all aspects of her work.
 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.