Social Media Etiquette for Nursing ProfessionalsIn today’s digital world, social media is a vital tool for connection and communication. However, for nursing professionals, social media can present potential risks.
Nurse Practitioner License Protection Case Study: Failure to Document Medication Management in Accordance with the Standard of CareA STATE BOARD OF NURSING (SBON) complaint may be filed against a nurse practitioner (NP) by a patient, a patient’s family member, colleague, employer, and/or other regulatory agency, such as the Department of Health.
Nurse Case Study: Failure to monitor high fall risk patient; failure to educate family on fall preventionNurse Medical Malpractice Case Study with Risk Management Strategies Presented by NSO and CNA This is sponsored content and is supplied by Nurses Service Organization. The content has been reviewed…
Nurse License Protection Case Study: Neglecting an ED patient in need of nursing care; failing to maintain an accurate healthcare information recordNurse License Protection Case Study with Risk Management Strategies Presented by NSO This is sponsored content and is supplied by Nurses Service Organization. The content has been reviewed by our…
What Nurses Need to Know About Metadata, Documentation, and Legal LiabilityMetadata analysis of information in a patient’s electronic health record (EHR) has the potential to provide valuable information to attorneys in the case of a lawsuit. This information, such as patterns of missing data, can bolster a legal case, leaving nurses vulnerable to punitive action.
Protect yourself from secret recordingA NURSE ACCIDENTALLY DISCOVERS a recording of himself giving patient care posted on the Facebook page of a patient’s family member. Another nurse receives a notice that a State Board of Nursing complaint has been filed against her
Questions you should ask before volunteeringVOLUNTEERING IS A GREAT WAY for nursing professionals, including registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice nurses (APRNs), to get involved in their communities and to support causes that are important to them.
Substance use disorders and drug diversion among nurses: What you need to knowDrug diversion occurs when a healthcare clinician diverts a drug intended for a patient for their own purposes. Clinicians steal drugs to sell or use themselves because they are suffering from substance use disorder (SUD).
Proper documentation protects patients and your licenseNursing documentation plays a critical role in healthcare. Errors or incomplete information can affect data accuracy and ultimately best practices. Improper documentation also can contribute to adverse, sometimes fatal, patient outcomes.
Individual nurse liability insuranceAlthough physicians receive the brunt of lawsuits, nurses also get sued on a regular basis. Nurses in all practice settings provide most of the hands-on patient care, placing them at risk for civil, regulatory, and in some cases criminal actions.
