Advocacy Flashcards

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the active support of clients to obtain the highest quality of healthcare

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CCBC concept of advocacy

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concepts of advocacy (3)

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  • improving pt outcomes
  • prevention of premature mortality
  • increased hospital profit
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CCBC concept of advocacy

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the active support of clients to obtain the highest quality of healthcare

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  • improving pt outcomes
  • prevention of premature mortality
  • increased hospital profit
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concepts of advocacy

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5
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recognize the pt as the source of control & full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based of respect for pt’s needs, values & preferences

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pt centered care

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6
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staffing issues
mandatory OT
whistle blowing protection
workplace violence
horizontal violence
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workforce advocacy issues

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7
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largest complaints w/ staffing

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mandatory OT & floating

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T or F: refusal to accept additional hours does not constitute pt abandonment

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true

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9
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pt abandonment

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occurs when RN terminates nurse-pt relationship without reasonable notification to nurse supervisor

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examples of abandonment (3)

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  • insufficient observation
  • failure to assure competent intervention
  • withdrawal of service
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  • insufficient observation
  • failure to assure competent intervention
  • withdrawal of service
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examples of abandonment

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examples of employment abandonment (4)

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  • not accepting an assignment
  • refusal to work mandatory OT
  • not showing up as scheduled
  • refusal to float to another area
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13
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protects nurses from speaking out about unsafe or illegal practices without fear of retaliation from employer

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whistle-blowing protection

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14
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professional organizations that allow you to advocate for yourself

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American Nurses Association & MD Nurses Association

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15
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reality shock

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reaction experienced when one moves from a familiar educational environment to a new role in the work force where expectations are not clearly defined/realistic

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reaction experienced when one moves from a familiar educational environment to a new role in the work force where expectations are not clearly defined/realistic

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reality shock

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phases of reality shock (4)

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  • honeymoon
  • shock/rejection
  • recovery
  • resolution
18
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novice

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few experiences with clinical expectations, skills learned by memorization

19
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advanced beginner

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perform adequately & make some judgment calls

20
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competent

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foresee long range goals and are mastering skills

21
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proficient

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views the situation as a whole and can develop solutions

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expert

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decision making is instantaneous