Legal Aspects of Nursing
Contact Hours: 2
Cost: $20.00
This introductory course is designed to outline the legal principles of nursing practice. The primary aim is to provide the learner the foundational knowledge of pertinent legal concepts commonly seen in the health care sector and an understanding of their clinical practice implications.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
Discuss the different types of law and their application to clinical nursing practice
Recall select rules and regulations affecting clinical nursing practice
Identify the elements of malpractice
Differentiate the scope of practice from the standard of care
Identify protective documentation practices
Outline the litigation process
Curriculum
Chapter 1 - Introduction Legal Aspects of Nursing
An Overview of the Law
Summary
Chapter 2 - Laws Affecting Nursing Practice
Quasi-Intentional Torts
Intentional Torts
Unintentional Torts
Elements of Mal-Practice
Consent
Patient Self Determination Act
Summary
Chapter 3 - Scope of Practice & Standard of Care
Scope of Practice
Standards of Care
Ethical Issues
Summary
Chapter 4 - Documentation
Clarity and Timeless
Brevity and Completeness
Terminology
Accuracy and Corrections
Documentation Pitfalls
Security and Privacy
Summary
Chapter 5 - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Protected Health Information
Parental Access
Sharing Patient Information
Other Permitted Disclosures
Disclosures Involving Law Enforcement Personnel
Using an Interpreter
Pediatric Patients
Summary
Chapter 6 - The Litigation Process
Anatomy of a Lawsuit
Understanding the Discovery Process
Testifying
Summary
Chapter 7 - Malpractice and Liability Insurance
Malpractice and Liability Insurance
Summary
Case Review #1
Case Review #2
Case Review #3
Case Review #4
Case Review #5
Case Review #6
Chapter 8 - Conclusion
References
About the Author