ETHICS/LEGAL Flashcards
What actions should be taken by staff members if lateral violence in the workplace occurs:
- Document and keep a file of all incidents
- Report incidents to supervisor
- Letting the bully know that the behavior will not be tolerated
- Observing interactions between the bully and other colleagues
- Seek support from within the facility or from an external source
In response to unprofessional conduct, what should the nurse do?
The nurse should shift the focus of the conversation back to the clients needs, especially in situations that may result in client injury.
Anticipatory guidance:
Prepares clients and caregivers for future health needs and is useful throughout life
-This type of education promotes health and helps to reduce client/caregiver stress and anxiety
The American Nurses Association cites 4 tactics to fight workplace sexual harassment:
confront, report, document, and support
Fidelity:
Exhibiting loyalty and fulfilling commitments made to oneself and others; involves meeting the expected responsibilities of professional nursing practice and provides the basis of accountability
Nonmaleficence:
means to do no harm and relates to protecting clients from danger when they are unable to do so themselves
Autonomy:
The right to make decisions for oneself
Beneficence:
means to do good
Ex: implementing interventions to promote the clients well-being
Justice:
treating all clients fairly
Veracity:
telling the truth as a fundamental part of building a trusting relationship
Which components are used in determining the standards of professional nursing practice?
- Clinical practice statement of professional organizations
- Health care institutions policies and procedures
- Nurse Practice Act of the state
What are the five rights of delegation?
- Right task
- Right circumstance
- Right person
- Right direction/communication
- Right supervisor/evaluation
