Accountability Flashcards

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ACCOUNTABILITY

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Answerable for the outcomes of a task or assignment

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RESPONSIBILITY

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Specific obligation associated with duty

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STANDARDS OF PRACTICE OR STANDARDS OF CARE

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Are descriptions of responsibilities for which nurses are accountable

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CODE OF ETHICS

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Expected to do what is right regardless of personal cost

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AUTONOMY

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Profession that regulates itself and sets standards of practice for its own members

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PROFESSION ORGANIZATION

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Umbrella of professional organization differentiates profession from occupation

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GOVERNANCE

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Establishment and maintenance of social, political economic arrangements by which professionals control their practice

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TELECOMMUNICATION

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Transmission of information for one site to another

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TELEHEALTH

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Long distance health care

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TELENURSING

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Delivering care through telecommunication

  • Assess client living in rural area
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PATIENT SELF-DETERMINATION

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All competent adults informed in writing at time of admission of rights to accept, refuse medical care

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