scope of practice 1078 Flashcards
UNIT 4 terminologies
Litigation
lawsuit or process of suing someone
adverse event
unintentional injuries caused by errors in health care
damages
money that may be awarded
allegations
statements that declared to be true but need to be proven
malpractice
in proper or unethical conduct or unreasonable lack of skill by a holder of professional position
negligence
failure to use such care as a reasonably prudent and careful person would have used under the same or similar circumstance
standard of care
expected knowledge skill and accountability of the nurse
lawsuit
patient or plaintiff will receive money because of the damages
disciplinary
investigated and corrected will be taken if necessary or lose nursing license
defined regulated governed
provide safe competence ethical care
legal system
nurse must provide care which is reasonable under the circumstances
statute law
created by elected legislative bodies such as parliament of canada and provincial or territorial legislatures.
4 pillars of nursing
regulator = serve and protect the public
professional = advance the professions and improve health
educational = advance education and represent nursing program
union = support the nurse and strengthen working conditions
standard of care
are legal guidelines for nursing practice
nursing practice acts
define the scope of nursing practice
tort
is a civil or wronged committed against a person or property
assault
is a conduct that creates in another person apprehension or fear imminent harmful or offensive contact
intentional torts
are willful acts that violate another persons right