The Legal Aspects of Documentation
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Course Details
Course Code: REL-PAC-0-LAD
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2022
Learning Objectives:
Define malpractice and negligence as they relate to nursing and social work practice.
Describe two elements of proof in malpractice litigation.
Differentiate between compensatory and punitive damages.
Explain four intentional torts that a healthcare professional may be held liable for.
Describe four techniques you should use when documenting care to avoid legal issues.
Define malpractice and negligence as they relate to nursing and social work practice.
Describe two elements of proof in malpractice litigation.
Differentiate between compensatory and punitive damages.
Explain four intentional torts that a healthcare professional may be held liable for.
Describe four techniques you should use when documenting care to avoid legal issues.
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.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
Relias has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Support by completing the web form (https://www.relias.com/help) or by using the chat functionality.
All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Accommodations
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