Role Development Lecture 3 Flashcards
Emergency Response includes what two major components?
A:
Rapid Response Team
Code Blue
Understand the most common causes of negligence.
Document accurately and appropriately.
What are these examples of in regards to litigation?
A: Steps nurses can take to protect their license and prevent litigation proceedings.
Lack of availability of essential patient care supplies
Inadequate response to emergency situation
What are these examples of in regards to litigation?
A: Events requiring an occurrence or incident report.
- What are the Six F’s related to (unintentional torts)?
- Failure to appropriately assess a patient
- Failure to report changes in a patient’s status
- Failure to document in a patient’s record
- Failure to obtain informed consent
- Failure to report a coworker’s negligence
- Failure to provide adequate education
Study Tip: DINE in the A/C Document Informed consent Negligence Education Assess COD (Change of Condition)
Triage originated in WWI. Removal from battlefield people were divided into what 4 color groups?
Those likely to live regardless of care?
Those likely to die regardless of care?
Those for whom immediate care could make a positive difference?
Those whom delayed care will not hurt?
A: Green Black Red Yellow
Identify clients who are at risk for problems such as falls or the development of decubitus.
Establish and maintain a safe environment.
What are these examples of in regards to litigation?
A: How to Prevent errors that lead to nurses in litigation.
What does START mean?
A: Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
Define Tort?
A: a civil wrong
Incorrect implementation of a prescribed treatment
Needle stick injury or other injury to staff
What are these examples of in regards to litigation?
A: Events requiring an occurrence or incident report.
In litigation for an unintentional tort a plaintiff has to prove what four actions did or didn’t occur?
1. Defendant/Nurse owed Plaintiff/Patient a duty of care
2. Defendant/Nurse didn’t act as a reasonable person would
3. Defendant’s/Nurse’s actions caused injury/loss
4. Plaintiff/Patient suffered harm as a result of defendant’s/nurse’s actions or inactions
Study Tip: Remember HALO Harm Act Loss Owe
Most intentional torts are also _________.
Crimes
Ex. Doctor forces medical care on patient when has no right. Patient may sue for battery.
What is this an example of in regards to litigation?
A: Intentional, unconsented touching
Stay informed about new information related to your area of practice.
Insist that the health-care institution keep personnel informed of all changes in policies and procedures, and the management of the technological advances.
What are these examples of in regards to litigation?
A: How to Prevent errors that lead to nurses in litigation.
Name 4 first steps to take when a legal problem arises?
- When served with a complaint, immediately contact legal counsel.
- Never sign any documents without legal counsel.
- Notify your malpractice carrier if you are covered; immediately notify your institution.
- Keep all written and verbal correspondence.
Define Intentional tort?
A: Intentional acts that result in harm. Harm doesn’t have to be intentional but the act does.
6 Common Areas of Care Where Legal Issues Arise?
- Standards of care
- Informed consent
- Client rights
- Client safety
- Client confidentiality
- Documentation
Study Tip:
Remember the Right DISCS when legal issues arise.
Rights Documentation Informed Consent Safety Confidentiality Standards
Define Compassion?
A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
Civility includes what three components?
Politeness
Courtesy
Respect
What are the 5 most Common causes of Negligence Cases against Nurses?
Client falls Equipment injuries Failure to monitor Failure to communicate Medication errors
Study Tip:
Negligence of F&E is my #MCM
FALLS EQUIPMENT MONITOR COMMUNICATE MEDS
Always follow institutional standards of care or practice.
Delegate tasks and procedures to appropriate personnel.
What are these examples of in regards to litigation?
A: How to Prevent errors that lead to nurses in litigation.
Patient fall or other injury
Medication error
What are these examples of in regards to litigation?
A: Events requiring an occurrence or incident report.
Ex. Doctor got g/f pregnant, did exam and aborted baby without permission.
What is this an example of in regards to litigation?
A: Intentional, unconsented treatment
4 Components of Appropriate Documentation to Prevent Legal Issues?
Factual
Accurate
Complete
Timely
Study Tip;
Remember FACT
Define Occurrence (Incidence) Report?
A: Formal record of unusual occurrence or incident
