Intro to Maternal child nursing Flashcards
What is healthy people 2030?
National objectives to improve public health. Much data and information about public health trends within the website.
What are clinical pathways?
Standardized plans of care. If a person is admitted with xyz, the hospital system will have in place a care plan that goes with that diagnosis.
What are some components of evidence based practice? (EBP)
Supported by data
Useful approach to problem solving
Supported by good evidence
Promotes quality healthcare
What is morbidity?
Illness in community
Ratio of sick to well people
What is bioethics?
Application of ethics to healthcare
What are the 4 ethical principles?
BANJ
Beneficence-promoting good
Autonomy-right of self determination, privacy, confidentiality
Nonmaleficence-avoiding harm
Justice-equal and fair treatment
How is negligence related to malpractice?
Malpractice is negligence by a professional in performing their duties.