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Privacy of Health Information#Keeping patient information safe and confidential.
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HIPAA#Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; a law that protects patient health information.
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Protected Health Information (PHI)#Any information that can identify a patient (name
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address
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HIPAA Compliance#Following rules to protect patient data and privacy.
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5
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Social Media in Nursing#Using social media in a professional and responsible way.
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Loss of Client Property#When a patient’s belongings are lost or damaged.
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Unprofessional Conduct#Behavior that is not acceptable in nursing practice.
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8
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Good Samaritan Acts#Laws that protect people who help in emergencies.
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9
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Providing Competent Care#Ensures patient safety
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stays within legal boundaries
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Documentation#Serves as a legal record; protects nurses and ensures clear communication.
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Incident Report#Records accidents/unusual events; includes facts only (no opinions); do not chart it.
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12
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Professional Liability Insurance#Provides financial protection if sued; covers legal costs.
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Carrying Out Physician’s Orders#Clarify unclear orders; ensure safe administration; avoid legal problems.
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14
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Violence
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Abuse
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Mandated Reporters#Legally required to report suspected abuse.
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Discrimination#Unfair treatment based on age
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disability
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ADA#Americans with Disabilities Act; prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.
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Controlled Substances#Drugs regulated by law due to risk of abuse; must be handled and documented carefully.
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Substance Use Disorder (SUD)#Pattern of drug/alcohol misuse leading to addiction; affects performance and safety.
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Alternative-to-Discipline Programs (ADP)#Helps nurses recover; allows work under supervision; protects public and career.
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Sexual Harassment#Unwelcome sexual behavior or advances in the workplace.
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Abortion#Laws vary by region; healthcare workers may refuse based on conscience.
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Advance Healthcare Directives#Legal documents stating preferences when client cannot decide; includes Living Will and Healthcare Proxy.
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Autopsy#Examination after death to determine cause.
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Certification of Death#Official confirmation performed by physician or authorized person.
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DNR Order#Do Not Resuscitate; medical order stating CPR will not be performed.
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Informed Consent#Process where client understands treatment and agrees voluntarily.
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Shared Medical Decision Making#Provider explains options
client shares info to decide together.
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Elements of Informed Consent#Voluntary
Competent
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Information Needed for Consent#Diagnosis
Purpose
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Express Consent#Given verbally or in writing; usually for high-risk procedures.
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Implied Consent#Shown through actions (e.g.
extending arm for injection).
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Who obtains consent?#The healthcare provider performing the procedure.
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Nurse's Role in Consent#Witness the signature; confirm consent is voluntary and signature is authentic.
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Exceptions to Consent#Minors
Unconscious/Emergency
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Health Literacy#Ability to understand health information; affects outcomes.
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Interpreter Guidelines#Use qualified interpreters; talk directly to client; document use.
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Delegation#Allowing someone to perform tasks beyond usual role; only if competent; nurse remains accountable.
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Functions of Law in Nursing#Framework for legal actions; defines responsibilities; sets boundaries; ensures standards.
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Sources of Law#Constitutional
Statutory
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Public Law#Deals with individual and government.
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Private/Civil Law#Deals with relationships between individuals; includes contract and tort law.
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Judicial Process Steps#Complaint
Answer
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Inquest#Legal investigation into the cause of death conducted by a coroner or medical examiner.
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Coroner#Public official who investigates deaths; may not necessarily be a physician.
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Medical Examiner#Medically trained professional who investigates deaths.
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Organ Donation#Process of donating organs for transplant
education
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OPTN#Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network; coordinates organ matching and allocation.
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Statute of Limitations#Time limit within which a lawsuit must be filed; varies by state and case type.
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Professional Negligence#Failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable person would; an unintentional tort.
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Gross Negligence#Extreme lack of skill or judgment indicating reckless disregard for safety.
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Malpractice#Professional negligence committed while acting in a professional capacity.
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Six Elements of Negligence#Duty
Breach of Duty
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Duty#Obligation to use care and follow standards of practice.
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Breach of Duty#Failure to meet the expected standard of care.
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Foreseeability#Knowledge that harm could result from an action or inaction.
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Causation#Direct link between the breach of duty and the injury suffered.
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Harm or Injury#Physical
emotional
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Damages#Monetary compensation awarded for the injury.
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Crime#Violation of public law punishable by fine or imprisonment.
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Felony#Serious crime punishable by imprisonment or death (e.g.
murder
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Misdemeanor#Less serious offense punishable by fine or short jail sentence.
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Tort#Civil wrong against a person or property resulting in legal liability.
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Unintentional Tort#Harm caused without intent; includes negligence and malpractice.
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Intentional Tort#Deliberate act that causes harm; does not require proof of actual damage.
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Assault#Threat or attempt to touch someone creating fear of imminent harm.
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Battery#Actual unauthorized physical contact with another person.
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False Imprisonment#Unlawful detention or restriction of a person's freedom of movement.
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AWA / AMA#Against Medical Advice; form signed when patient chooses to leave facility against advice.
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Invasion of Privacy#Violation of a person's right to be left alone and keep information confidential.
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Types of Privacy Invasion#Unauthorized use of name/likeness
intrusion
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Defamation#False communication that harms a person's reputation.
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Libel#Written or printed defamation.
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Slander#Spoken defamation.
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Credentialing#Process of determining and maintaining competence in nursing practice.
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Components of Credentialing#Licensure
Certification
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Purpose of Credentialing#Maintain standards
ensure competence
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Licensure#Legal permit granted by government to practice nursing and use the title.
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Nurse Practice Act#Laws that define the scope and practice of nursing in a jurisdiction.
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NCLEX#National Council Licensure Examination; standardized exam for nursing licensure.
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Grounds for License Revocation#Criminal acts
immoral behavior
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NLC#Nurse Licensure Compact; allows practice in multiple states with one license.
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eNLC#Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact; updated version with additional requirements.
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Fitness to Practice#Process ensuring nurses remain competent and safe to practice.
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Issues in Fitness to Practice#Misconduct
lack of competence
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Certification#Voluntary process confirming specialized knowledge and skills (e.g.
Pediatrics
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Accreditation#Process ensuring nursing education programs meet quality standards.
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Purpose of Accreditation#Maintain quality education and prepare nurses for licensure.
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Standard of Care#Level of care a reasonably prudent nurse would perform in similar situation.
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Sources of Standards#Internal (Policies
Job Description) and External (Laws
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Contract#Agreement between two or more parties to perform a lawful activity.
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Types of Contracts#Oral
Written
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Requirements for Valid Contract#Agreement
Mutual Understanding
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Inquest#Legal investigation into the cause of death conducted by a coroner or medical examiner.
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Coroner#Public official who investigates deaths; may not necessarily be a physician.
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Medical Examiner#Medically trained professional who investigates deaths.
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Organ Donation#Process of donating organs for transplant
education
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OPTN#Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network; coordinates organ matching and allocation.
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Statute of Limitations#Time limit within which a lawsuit must be filed; varies by state and case type.
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Professional Negligence#Failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable person would; an unintentional tort.
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Gross Negligence#Extreme lack of skill or judgment indicating reckless disregard for safety.
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Malpractice#Professional negligence committed while acting in a professional capacity.
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Six Elements of Negligence#Duty
Breach of Duty
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Duty#Obligation to use care and follow standards of practice.
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Breach of Duty#Failure to meet the expected standard of care.
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Foreseeability#Knowledge that harm could result from an action or inaction.
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Causation#Direct link between the breach of duty and the injury suffered.
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Harm or Injury#Physical
emotional
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Damages#Monetary compensation awarded for the injury.
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Crime#Violation of public law punishable by fine or imprisonment.
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Felony#Serious crime punishable by imprisonment or death (e.g.
murder
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Misdemeanor#Less serious offense punishable by fine or short jail sentence.
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Tort#Civil wrong against a person or property resulting in legal liability.
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Unintentional Tort#Harm caused without intent; includes negligence and malpractice.
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Intentional Tort#Deliberate act that causes harm; does not require proof of actual damage.
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Assault#Threat or attempt to touch someone creating fear of imminent harm.
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Battery#Actual unauthorized physical contact with another person.
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False Imprisonment#Unlawful detention or restriction of a person's freedom of movement.
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AWA / AMA#Against Medical Advice; form signed when patient chooses to leave facility against advice.
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Invasion of Privacy#Violation of a person's right to be left alone and keep information confidential.
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Types of Privacy Invasion#Unauthorized use of name/likeness
intrusion
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Defamation#False communication that harms a person's reputation.
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Libel#Written or printed defamation.
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Slander#Spoken defamation.
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Credentialing#Process of determining and maintaining competence in nursing practice.
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Components of Credentialing#Licensure
Certification
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Purpose of Credentialing#Maintain standards
ensure competence
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Licensure#Legal permit granted by government to practice nursing and use the title.
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Nurse Practice Act#Laws that define the scope and practice of nursing in a jurisdiction.
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NCLEX#National Council Licensure Examination; standardized exam for nursing licensure.
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Grounds for License Revocation#Criminal acts
immoral behavior
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NLC#Nurse Licensure Compact; allows practice in multiple states with one license.
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eNLC#Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact; updated version with additional requirements.
134
Fitness to Practice#Process ensuring nurses remain competent and safe to practice.
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Issues in Fitness to Practice#Misconduct
lack of competence
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Certification#Voluntary process confirming specialized knowledge and skills (e.g.
Pediatrics
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Accreditation#Process ensuring nursing education programs meet quality standards.
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Purpose of Accreditation#Maintain quality education and prepare nurses for licensure.
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Standard of Care#Level of care a reasonably prudent nurse would perform in similar situation.
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Sources of Standards#Internal (Policies
Job Description) and External (Laws
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Contract#Agreement between two or more parties to perform a lawful activity.
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Types of Contracts#Oral
Written
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Requirements for Valid Contract#Agreement
Mutual Understanding
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