Scope of practice HCA and Delegation

Question: Discuss about the Scope of practice HCA and Delegation. Answer: Main idea The main idea of the paper is to present an appropriate response to the mentioned case scenario by referring to the Scope of Practice as an HCA and Delegation. Organisation The organisation in whose context the present paperis being discussed is an assisted living facility Statement of main idea Health care assistants (HCA) are responsible for assisting in the fundamental care of patients under the direction of physicians, nurses and hospital staffs. They are to provide high quality care and supervisionin supportive and protective environment for patients presenting with complex care needs. HCA and Delegates need to perform a numberof duties that encompass providing basic personal care, monitoring patient status and administering medicines. For being a competent HCA, one must have strong interpersonal skills, andmust exhibit good strategies for healthcare. They are to have excellent observational skills. HCAs are expected to adapt to a constanly changing environment. They are also required to work as a member of the healthcare team and follow instructions of the senior. They supervise patients routines and maintain a track of the medications being admnistered to the patients. HCAs must be aware of the policies and procedures that are followed in the organisation the individu al is working in (1). It is highly desirable that a HCA has a clear and transparent communication with his mentor. Maintaining a healthy relationship with the mentor is essential for a HCAif he is achieve optimal learning from the experiences and mentoring. Receiving information and communicating own thoughts is very crucial. Exchange of ideas is essential that can foster a two-way communication. Viewpoints and opinions are to be expressed in a clear manner inorder to avoid conflicts. At the same time, one must respond honestly to what is being instructed and act with integrity (2). Transition In the present case, I have been told by my HCA mentor Anna to administer medicine to the patient. Anna is an employee of the facility and has received training to administer medicine to the patients by the Registered Nurse. As an HCA it would be my responsibility to act as I have been told to do and administer the medicine to the patient. This would be a suitable approach through which I can demonstrate my skills and knowledge. It would serve the purpose of my placement in the care facility as I would get the chance of gaining practical experience. The practical experience would help me in gaining insights into how to care for patients and the related responsibilities. Since Anna has assured help for making the administration of medicines an error free process, it is rightful to show respect towards her and have faith in her assistance. This would aid in building up an effective relationship with her that can foster a positive professional relationship. Conclusion HCAs are responsible for acting as per the valuable instructions and feedback of their mentors. They are to, therefore, consider all opportunities for demonstrating their gathered skills and competencies. In the present case, it would be appropriate to act as per the instructions of the mentor. In that way, it would be beneficial to establish a good relationship with the mentor and also develop experience and knowledge. References Sorrentino SA, Remmert L, Wilk MJ, Newmaster R. Mosby's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2014 Apr 22. Jansen BD, Brazil K, Passmore P, Buchanan H, Maxwell D, McIlfatrick SJ, Morgan SM, Watson M, Parsons C. Exploring healthcare assistants role and experience in pain assessment and management for people with advanced dementia towards the end of life: a qualitative study. BMC Palliative Care. 2017 Jan 19;16(1):6.