AACN sub-competency3.6eP3 · HandsSafety gate

Implement infection control measures and proper use of personal protective equipment.

AACN domain: 3.Population Health
Competency: 3.6Advance preparedness to protect population health during disasters and public health emergencies.
Five Practices mapping: P3 · HandsTools & Techniques

Progression Indicators

The three-bucket rubric for this sub-competency. Behavioral anchors are shown when available.

Not Demonstrated

No evidence yet. Either the behavior has not been performed in a captured context, or the captured evidence does not yet meet the rubric.

Novice anchor: Performs hand hygiene when reminded; inconsistent donning/doffing sequence; uncertain which precaution applies to which condition. ⬛ SAFETY GATE

Developing

Matches the AACN Developing descriptor for this sub-competency. Caps at Developing in solo activation mode for P3 (Hands) sub-comps without preceptor observation.

Advanced beginner anchor: Performs hand hygiene at all 5 WHO moments without prompting; correctly selects and sequences PPE for contact, droplet, airborne precautions independently; demonstrates correct doffing.

Developed

Matches the AACN Developed descriptor. For P3 sub-comps this requires a preceptor or peer observation to triangulate the self-report.

Competent anchor: Models PPE and hand hygiene for team; identifies environmental infection risks proactively; conducts home infection risk assessment in community settings.

Deeper analysis coming. All 434 sub-competency pages are scaffolded against the AACN definition, the Five Practices mapping, and the Progression Indicator rubric. 5 carry the full narrative this version (listed on the framework index). The remaining long-form copy is being authored alongside the behavioral anchors and will land in the next framework version.

Currently writing the long-form for: 2.8c, 2.8d, 2.8b, 3.1c, 10.2a.

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