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Professional Responsibility and Accountability Policy
What’s in the document?
Regulated health professionals follow common standards for their competence and conduct. In our series, “What’s in the Document?” we will share information on key requirements for Health Care Aides (HCAs) in Alberta as established in documents from the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
What Is the Professional Responsibility and Accountability Policy?
CLHA policies are short, clear statements outlining requirements and expected behaviours.
The Professional Responsibility and Accountability policy addresses issues related to professionalism, documentation, fitness to practice, professional development, abandonment of care, professional boundaries, duty to report, and unprofessional conduct.
What's in the Document?
The policy on Professional Responsibility and Accountability covers the following topics.
Responsibilities related to conduct, competence, skills, and other qualities necessary for safe, ethical care.
Responsibilities related to maintaining clear, accurate, up-to-date records of care provided.
Responsibilities related to maintaining personal well-being and reporting ongoing issues.
Responsibilities related to continuing competence and the expectation for HCAs to seek opportunities for learning.
Responsibilities related to client assignments and transfer of care.
Responsibilities related to maintaining a safe HCA-client relationship.
Responsibilities related to reporting unsafe practices and behaviour as well as legal duties to report.
Defines unprofessional conduct and cases that could result in disciplinary action from the CLHA.
Where Can I Find More Information?
CLHA Documents
Addresses the boundaries that an HCA respects when providing safe, ethical care.
Defines the professional expectations for HCAs across all practice areas and settings.
Provides an overview of an HCA’s duty to report specific types of information.
Learning Resources
HCAs can access learning modules by logging into their account on MyCLHA.
Teaches HCAs how to document their work accurately and in line with legal standards.
Builds HCA skills in communication, supporting client safety and a positive workplace.
How to Use CLHA Documents
When determining practice and conduct requirements, HCAs should refer to legislation, CLHA documents, and employer requirements.