Essentials of Genetic and Genomic Nursing - American Nurses ...

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