Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-17-.02 - Definitions
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
1.
Abandonment: Acceptance of a patient assignment, thus establishing a certified
nursing support technician (NST-C) patient relationship, and then ending the
NST-C patient relationship without giving reasonable notice to supervisory
personnel so that others can make arrangements for continuation of
care.
2. Accountability: The state
of being answerable or responsible for action.
3. Application(s): Form(s) and process(es)
for applicants seeking permits by examination, endorsement, reinstatement, or
renewal.
a. Incomplete application: Missing
requirements.
b. Complete
application: Meets requirements.
c.
Void application: Any incomplete application voided due to failure by the
applicant to satisfy all requirements within one year of submission.
4. Dual Relationship: Any time an
NST-C interacts with a patient outside the NST-C patient
relationship.
5. Endorsement: The
process of application for and method of permit approval for a NST, certified
originally licensed/permit as an NST in a jurisdiction other than
Alabama.
6. Lapsed permit: Failure
of an NST-C to renew a permit does not require examination for reinstatement
unless the permit is in lapsed status for more than two (years).
7. May: Power, privilege, or right retained
by the Board.
8. May not:
Prohibition.
9. Certified Nursing
Support Technician (I) (NST-C): An individual who has successfully completed a
Board approved curriculum for performing supportive nursing services, has
passed the National Nursing Support Technician Certification Exam, and has been
issued a permit by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
10. NST Advanced Skills: Skills allowed for
an NST-C with certifications in addition to initial NST educational preparation
and subject to approved standardized procedures on file with the
Board.
11. Permit: Board approval
to practice as an NST-C. The NST-C receives authorization to practice as an
NST-C from the Board through an approved permit.
12. Primary Source Verification: Verification
provided directly to the Board by the entity that is the original source of the
document of educational credentials, certification, and/or permit or an
approved primary source organization recognized by the Board.
13. Professional Boundary: Behavior of the
NST-C in maintaining a therapeutic relationship with a patient for the
patient's benefit, rather than behavior that shifts the focus to the
NST-C.
14. Responsibility: The
charge to do something that is expected performance.
15. Shall: Duty, requirement, or
condition.
16. Standard
Precautions: Recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) to minimize the risk of transmission of pathogens.
17. Supervision: Responsible licensed nurse
is available for periodic inspection and evaluation through physical presence,
electronic or telephonic communication for direction, consultation, and
collaboration.
18. Unencumbered
permit: An active permit that has no current stipulations, conditions, or
limitations.
19. Verification: The
process of verifying original or current permits in Alabama. The verification
process shall be defined by the Board.
20. Board-approved Nursing Support Technician
(NST) Program: a program approved by the Board to administer educational
preparation for NSTs. The Board may develop guidelines for programmatic
maintenance of approval and administration of educational preparation for
NSTs.
Notes
Author: Alabama Board of Nursing
Statutory Authority: 34-21-1, Alabama Act No. 2024-249
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