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PVC Unit 3
Unit 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| privilege | permission to do what is usually not permitted in other circumstances |
| ethical codes | actions and beliefs approved by a particular group of people |
| ethical principles | rules of right and wrong from an ethical point of view |
| ethics committee | a committee formed to consider ethical problems |
| laws | rules of conduct that are established by our government |
| statues | laws |
| tort | violation of law |
| nurse licensure compacts | certain states allow nurses to be licensed in one state and practice in any state belonging to the compact |
| reciprocity | recognition of one state's nursing license by another state |
| accountability | taking responsibility for one's actions |
| professional accountability | nurse's responsibility to meet the patient's health care needs in a safe, caring and effective way. |
| delegation | assignment of duties to another person |
| standards of care | as a LPN, you are responsible for your actions and must assure that your patient is receiving quality care |
| OSHA | this act was passed in 1970 to improve the work environment in areas that affect workers' health or safety |
| discrimination | making a decision or treating people based on a class or group in which they belong such as race, religion, or sex |
| sexual harassment | unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature |
| sentinel event | an unexpected patient care event that results in death or serious injury to the patient |
| confidential | kept private |
| release | legal form used to excuse one party |
| liability | responsibility to pay or compensate for a loss or injury from negligence |
| leave AMA | leave against medical advice |
| advance directive/living will | consent that has been contracted before the need for it arises. a document of a patient's wishes regarding medical treatment |
| health care agent | surrogate decision maker, usually apart of the advance directive |
| DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) | written by a doctor when the patient has indicated a desire to be allowed to die if they stop breathing |
| patient advocate | one who speaks for and protects the rights of a patient |
| negligence | failing to meet the standard of care; failing to do something reasonable |
| prudent | sensible and careful |
| malpractice | negligence by a professional person |
| assault | threat to harm another person or threaten to touch another person without their permission |
| battery | actual physical contact that has been refused or that has been carried out against the persons will |
| defamation | when a person makes remarks about another person that is not true and the remarks damages that person's reputation |
| two types of defamation | slander (oral) and libel (written) |
| invasion of privacy | violation of the confidential and privileged nature of a professional relationship |
| NDA (Non-disclosure agreement) | confidentiality agreement |
| false imprisonment | preventing a person from leaving or restricting their movements in the facility |
| protective devices (mechanical) | locks, rails, belts, or garments that prevent a person from getting out of a room, bed, or chair |
| protective devices (chemical) | drugs such as sedatives or tranquilizer that sedate the patient so they are unable to move |
| nursing competence | possessing the skill, knowledge, and experience necessary to provide safe nursing care |
| liability insurance | Protects the livelihood and assets of the nurse if the nurse gets sued |
| incident report | often used to document what happened, the facts about the incident and who was involved or witnessed it |
| ethics | rules of conduct that have been agreed to by a particular group |
| euthanasia | ending another persons life, with or without person's consent, to end actual or potential suffering |
| whistle-blowing | reporting illegal or unethical actions |
| consent | permission given by the patient or their legal representative to perform surgery |
| civil law | guarantees individual rights |
| criminal law | a wrong against society |
| competence | the ability to do something successfully or effectively |
| litigation | lawsuit; legal process to prove facts of a dispute |
| what are the 4 elements of Malpractice? | Duty, Breach of Duty, Causation, Damages |
| what are the 4 levels of discipline? | 1. Censor 2. Probation 3. Suspension 4. Revocation |
| Power of attorney | a legal document that lets you give someone legal authority to make important decisions about your medical care |
| CAPTA (child abuse prevention and treatment act) | Federal law enacted to protect children |
| Good Samaritan law | Protects a health care professional from liability if they stop to provide aid in an emergency |
| Patients rights | Seeks to preserve patients dignity, privacy, freedom of movement and information needs |
| National patient safety goals | Provides evidence and expert based solutions to problem areas in terms of patient safety |
| The medical record | A legal document that includes records of all assessments, tests, and care provided |
| QSEN (Quality and Safety Education for Nurses) | Focuses on competency needed to improve quality of care and work environment |
| HIPAA | Law that protects personal health information |
| Informed consent | • indicates patients participation in decision making • person signing must know what the consent allows and be able to make knowledgeable decision • physician informs patient on procedure being done |
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