Ghana’s Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has advised nurses and midwives to be aware of their professional boundaries and to rigorously follow their job descriptions.
Beyond their professional job descriptions, some nurses and midwives took on the responsibilities of other professionals within the healthcare delivery system, regardless of the legal ramifications, according to the regulatory authority.
Ms. Pascalina Anupio Ayirezang, the NMC’s Upper East Regional Officer, provided the guidance during the Bolgatanga Municipal Nurses Week celebration kickoff.
“Know your limitations, and do away with needless issues,” she said.
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) Municipal section arranged the launch, which has as its theme “Nurses and midwives, our future: Caring for nurses and midwives strengthens economies.”
GRNMA Regional and Municipal Executives, Municipal Health Directorate representatives, and Association members from throughout the Municipality were all present.
Although compassion, care, and kindness toward patients are attributes of the nursing and midwifery professions, Ms. Ayirezang pointed out that it was crucial for them to be aware of their work descriptions.
She reminded them that in their pursuit of professionalism, they must be aware of their limitations in accordance with their individual job descriptions and urged them to serve humanity with the utmost professionalism in order to promote effective healthcare services.
The NMC Officer observed that although the GRNMA has consistently provided assistance and intervention to members facing legal and other difficulties, the psychological toll on these members who regrettably ended up in problems was significant.
She also warned them to help one another at work and to refrain from saying things like “And so what?” when their coworkers introduced themselves and went to facilities for medical care.
As nurses and midwives provided professional services and demonstrated warmth and compassion to the public, she said it was equally vital for them to acknowledge one another at their various facilities and exhibit the same compassion and kindness without making offensive comments.
The NMC Officer, who also serves as the GRNMA’s Assistant Regional Treasurer, advised members to “advise ourselves, support one another, and stop working against ourselves.”
She urged nurses and midwives across the country to maintain their composure and professionalism in the face of the recent reported assault event at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, commonly known as Ridge Hospital.
“Social media does not forget, and whatever you post will come back to you,” she warned, warning them against the detrimental repercussions of social media use. Therefore, let’s exercise caution when posting and commenting on social media.
A spokesperson for the Bolgatanga Municipal Health Directorate, Mr. Louis Tindan, emphasized the importance of nurses and midwives in the healthcare delivery system and asked them to take their jobs seriously.
He emphasized how important it is for them to embrace research, particularly for those working in clinical settings. He also urged the GRNMA’s leadership to fund technological innovation and provide training in digital skills to better prepare its members.
While nurses and midwives were very knowledgeable in clinical settings, Mr. Tindan, a Principal Nursing Officer (PNO) at the Directorate, noted that some lacked digital technology knowledge in the rapidly expanding digital space. He urged the Association’s leadership to assist members in this area.
Source: newsthemegh.com