Essentials of Genetic and Genomic Nursing - American Nurses ...
Essentials of Genetic and Genomic Nursing - American Nurses ...
Essentials of Genetic and Genomic Nursing - American Nurses ...
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Domain: Pr<strong>of</strong>essional PracticeEssential Competency: Referral ActivitiesFacilitates referrals for specialized genetic <strong>and</strong> genomic services for clients asneeded.Specific Areas <strong>of</strong> KnowledgePr<strong>of</strong>essional roles <strong>of</strong> providers deliveringgenetic <strong>and</strong> genomic services.Resources for healthcare pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<strong>and</strong> lay public about: disease susceptibility;genetic/genomic conditions,treatment, <strong>and</strong> prognosis (e.g.,nursing literature, evidence-basedwebsites sites such as the NationalHuman Genome Research Institutehttp://www.genome.gov/ <strong>and</strong> theCenters for Disease Control NationalOffice <strong>of</strong> Public Health <strong>Genomic</strong>shttp://www.cdc.gov/genomics/).Resources for genetic <strong>and</strong> genomicreferrals within the community.Clinical Performance IndicatorsDevelop an interpr<strong>of</strong>essional plan <strong>of</strong>care in collaboration with the clientthat incorporates genetics <strong>and</strong>genomics.Uses genetic <strong>and</strong> genomic indicatorsas rationale for clients who may benefitfrom further evaluation or otherrisk management interventions.Develop a list <strong>of</strong> contacts for a genetic/genomic referral resource in one’scommunity or within one’s respectivehealthcare setting.Develop a plan for follow-up <strong>of</strong> aclient post genetics/genomic referral.30 <strong>Essentials</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Genetic</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Genomic</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong>, 2nd Edition