Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Negligence and Malpractice
Nursing Practice
Social Work Practice
Importance of Documentation
Negligence and Malpractice
Review
Summary
Section 3: Proving Negligence and/or Malpractice
The Four Elements of Proof
Duty
Failure to Observe
Failure to Intervene
Failure to Protect
Breach in Standard of Care
Causation or Intention
Damages or Harm
Review
Summary
Section 4: Intentional Torts
Examples of Intentional Torts
Abandonment
Assault
Battery
Breach of Promise
Conversion
Review
Fraud
Invasion of Privacy
Infliction of Emotional Distress
Defamation
False Imprisonment
Review
Summary
Section 5: Documentation
Criteria for Documentation
Documentation Tips
The Do’s
The Don’ts
Actions for Self-Protection
Documentation and the EHR
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Exam
Lynn Grams is a registered nurse in the state of Florida. She has an advanced degree in Adult Education with extensive experience in Nursing Education. At the Education Departments in Acute Care Hospital setting, she has been both instructor and department director since her arrival in Florida in 1974. Her past experience includes nursing supervision in acute care hospital setting as well. Prior to relocating to Florida she was employed as a staff nurse in ICU and Surgical units, Head Nurse of a Medical Surgical Unit, and two years as an instructor in a 3 year diploma nursing school. Disclosure: Lynn J. Grams, RN, BA, M.Ed. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN
Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS. Disclosure: Kim Matthews, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.