Federal Regulatory Bodies - What is the purpose of Federal Regulatory Bodies?
They exist to ensure any level of healthcare provider or facility gives care that is high in quality and safety.
Federal Regulatory Bodies - What is the role of The Joint Commission (JCAHO)?
It accredits all members of a Healthcare Organization.
Federal Regulatory Bodies - What is the role of the American Nurses Association (ANA)?
It helps to set standards and scopes of practice.
State Regulation - What is the Nurse Practice Act (NPA)?
The law governing nursing practice in each state that provides individual rules on scope of practice and guidance for action.
State Regulation - Who uses the NPA for enforcement?
The State Boards of Nursing.
State Board of Nursing - What is its primary authority?
It has the power to regulate nursing practice as stated in the Nurse Practice Act.
State Board of Nursing - What is its main responsibility?
Protecting the health, safety, and welfare of patients against sub-standard care.
State Board of Nursing - What are its key duties?
Making/enforcing regulations, setting education standards, setting licensure fees, ensuring background checks, issuing licenses, and carrying out disciplinary processes.
Allied Healthcare Team - Who are considered “Providers”?
Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician’s Assistants.
Evidence Based Practice (EBP) - What is it?
A problem-solving approach integrating best evidence from studies, patient care data, clinician expertise, and patient preferences/values.
Evidence Based Practice - What are its three main components?
- Best available evidence, 2. Clinical experience/expertise, 3. Patient input/expectations.
Research vs. EBP - What is the purpose of Research?
To generate new knowledge or validate existing knowledge based on theory.
Research vs. EBP - What is the purpose of EBP?
To use the best available evidence to make informed patient-care decisions.
Infection Control - What is the goal?
To prevent and stop the spread of infection in healthcare settings.
Standard Precautions - What is the core principle?
Everyone is assumed to be infected; precautions apply to all patients to protect against bloodborne pathogens.
Contact Precautions - When are they used?
For known/suspected infections transmitted by physical contact (e.g., C. diff, MRSA, Scabies).
Contact Precautions - What PPE is required?
Gown and Gloves (Face Shield if close contact with fluids).
Airborne Precautions - When are they used?
For infections transmitted through aerosolized means (e.g., Measles, Tuberculosis, Varicella).
Airborne Precautions - What PPE is required?
Gown and N-95 respirator. (Patient wears mask during transport).
Droplet Precautions - When are they used?
For infections transmitted by respiratory microdroplets (e.g., Pertussis, Meningitis, Rubella).
Droplet Precautions - What PPE is required?
Gown, Gloves, Face Mask, and Goggles or Face Shield.
Communication Styles - Describe a Passive Communicator.
Avoids expressing needs directly; may appear timid or withdrawn; uses phrases like “whatever you want.”
Communication Styles - Describe an Aggressive Communicator.
Prioritizes own needs over others; may appear domineering/rude; uses blaming, interrupting, or yelling.
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