Agencies/Laws
What is HIPAA?
Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act
- protects patients health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge
How is implied consent shown?
- consent shown through a patient's action (non verbal)
ex: patient puts arm out for venipuncture
How to know if its the Right Person?
- identify patient
- name & DOB
- check chart & tags
Define malpractice:
How do you properly communicate with a patient?
- use clear, concise language
- use non technical terminology
- be patient and kind
What is the MSDS and what does it include?
Material Safety Data Sheet
- provides information on chemical hazards and safety procedures (instructions)
How is minor consent shown?
- both patient and parent must consent to procedure
How to know if its the Right Supervision?
- knowing your scope of practice
- knowing when RN needs to step in
Define negligence:
Failing to follow the recognized standard of care and causing preventable harm to the patient
Name a few cultural considerations:
- religion & ethnicity & gender
- bathing rituals/hair care routine
- closeness/touch
- don't assume/generalize!
What is OSHA (name meaning & description)?
Occupational Safety Health Administration
- ensures safe and healthy working conditions for workers by setting/enforcing standards with training
How is HIV consent shown?
- notifies patient of possible HIV risk and explains that diagnostics tests will be performed with patient consent
How to know if its the Right Direction & Communication?
- do you understand what you are going to do
- were you delegated to perform that task
Define breach of duty:
Failure to perform a duty or fail to meet a applicable standard of care in a reasonable manner
Who owns patient medical records?
- the physician/facility
- the patient has the right to see the records/have copies
What is CLIA?
- establish quality standards in the lab setting
How is informed consent shown?
- information given in non technical terms that the patient competently and voluntary agrees
How to know its the Right Circumstance?
- is the patient stable
- do you have the right equipment/supplies
- is it in your scope of practice
Define assault:
An intentional threat to cause bodily harm to another person
What are some things that could be considered restraints?
- side rails
What is JCAHO?
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
- non profit organization that sets standards for healthcare organizations such as care plans, procedures, staffing, equipment maintenance, cleaning, and uniforms
- develops guidelines to improve the safety effectiveness & quality of health care
How is expressed consent shown?
- informed consent along with written consent
ex: surgery
How to know if its the Right Task?
- check chart
- confirm with RN/physician's orders
Define battery:
The act of unlawful touching or causing harm to a person without consent
What does the ADA do?
Americans with Disabilities Act
- protects against those with disabilities