Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Commerce
Title R156 - Professional Licensing
Rule R156-31b - Nurse Practice Act Rule
Section R156-31b-703a - Standards of Professional Accountability

(1) practice within the legal boundaries that apply to nursing;

(2) comply with applicable statutes and rules;

(3) demonstrate honesty and integrity in nursing practice;

(4) base nursing decisions on nursing knowledge and skills, and the needs of patients;

(5) seek clarification of orders when needed;

(6) obtain orientation and training competency when encountering new equipment and technology or unfamiliar care situations;

(7) demonstrate attentiveness in delivering nursing care;

(8) implement patient care, including medication administration, properly and in a timely manner;

(9) document any care provided;

(10) communicate to other health team members relevant and timely patient information, including:

(11) take preventive measures to protect patient, others, and self;

(12) respect patients' rights, concerns, decisions, and dignity;

(13) promote a safe patient environment;

(14) maintain appropriate professional boundaries;

(15) contribute to the implementation of an integrated health care plan;

(16) respect patient property and the property of others;

(17) protect confidential information unless obligated by law to disclose the information;

(18) accept responsibility for individual nursing actions, competence, decisions, and behavior in the course of nursing practice;

(19) maintain continued competence through ongoing learning and application of knowledge in each patient's interest; and

(20) comply with the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, 2015 edition, which is incorporated by reference.