Importance of Policy and Procedure

Question 1

What are the key concepts related to “Reasonable and Prudent Care?”

Answer 1

1. The standard of care is care which a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would give under the same or similar circumstances.
2. Actions a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would do, as well as the actions the nurse would avoid doing.
3. The skills and knowledge expected of a nephrology nurse is key to the specialty of Nephrology Nursing.

Question 2

Who established the Standards of Care for Nephrology Nursing and for what purpose?

Answer 2

1. American Nephrology Nurses Association (Anna)establish the standards of care and scope of practice for Nephrology Nursing
2. Standards of Car can serve as a basis for many areas including policy and procedures, protocols, educational offerings, regulatory systems and more.

Question 3

What are three considerations when delegating nursing care activities?

Answer 3

1. Must be within the nurses scope of practice
2. Must be delegable by State Board of Nursing
3. Personnel must be adequately trained to perform activity.

Question 4

What role does DaVita’s P&P play?

Answer 4

1. Provides evidence- based guidance
2. Meets CMS’ Conditions for Coverage (CfC)
3. Complies with state and federal Laws

Question 5

What are the risks of performing activities your way?

Answer 5

Not providing safe evidence based care can lead to Civil Liability