Maintaining Professional Boundaries
As a healthcare professional, you may find yourself in situations where issues with professional boundaries develop. Some boundary violations can be quite serious for you, your team members, your organization, and the people you provide care for. For this reason, it is important for you to be aware of these risks.
You should understand the difference between a boundary crossing and a boundary violation. You must also be able to recognize situations that may lead to a boundary crossing or violation and know how to prevent problems.
The goal of this course is to share with general staff in any setting the basics of how to maintain professional boundaries.
As a healthcare professional, you may find yourself in situations where issues with professional boundaries develop. Some boundary violations can be quite serious for you, your team members, your organization, and the people you provide care for. For this reason, it is important for you to be aware of these risks. You should understand the difference between a boundary crossing and a boundary violation. You must also be able to recognize situations that may lead to a boundary crossing or violation and know how to prevent problems. The goal of this course is to share with general staff in any setting the basics of how to maintain professional boundaries.
Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals
This program is approved for 0.50 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 168841.
Florida Assisted Living - General Training
59A-36.011 Staff Training Requirements. Location: Online
Human Resources Certification Institute
This program has been approved for 0.50 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
National Alliance for Direct Support Professional Frontline Supervisor Training
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
SHRM Preferred Provider
This course is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas HHSC has determined that Relias' submitted training meets or exceeds the minimum standards for HCSSA administrator training in the following categories: Licensed Home Health (LHH), Licensed and Certified Home Health (L&CHH), Personal Assistance Services (PAS), Hospice. Texas HHSC also recognizes Relias provides continuing education for administrators and alternate administrators. This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2135290
Describe the difference between a boundary crossing and a boundary violation.
Recognize common situations that may lead to a boundary crossing or violation.
Identify ways to prevent boundary crossings and violations.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: What Is a Professional Boundary?
What Is a Professional Boundary?
Social vs. Professional Relationships
Boundary Crossings
Boundary Violations
Well-Being and Intention
Relationships
Touch and Language
Bev and Tim
Summary
Section 3: Preventing Boundary Crossings and Violations
Danger Signals and Risky Situations
Keeping Boundaries Intact
Brenda and Miss Sue
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
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Jennifer has more than 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, with areas of clinical expertise in critical care, emergency care, and home health. She received specialized training in OASIS and telehealth, which has strengthened her knowledge of home health assessment and virtual care delivery.
Jennifer brings a learner-centered approach to her work at Relias, guided by a philosophy inspired by Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing: “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.” She is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge and improve patient outcomes.
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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