A patient is admitted to Nightingale Community Hospital to the surgical unit following an infection to a post-op wound. There were several deficiencies found on the patient’s tracer audit once the patient was admitted to the hospital. One deficiency that was found was that the patient was given medication related to pain and the patient was not reassessed properly per Joint Commission Standards (JC). The deficiency found is within the pain assessment policy of the hospital.
Medical professionals are liable for malpractice and could face consequences such as a lawsuit against them or being fired. These errors can be minimized by being more
PREAMBLE Recognizing that the Medical Staff is responsible for the quality of care delivered by its members and accountable to the Governing Body for all aspects of that care, the Medical Staff practicing at the Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System located in Miami, Florida (hereinafter sometimes referred to as MVAHS, Facility, or Organization) hereby organizes itself for self-governance in conformity with the laws, regulations, and policies governing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and the Bylaws and Rules hereinafter stated. These Bylaws and Rules are consistent with all laws and regulations governing VHA, and they do not create any rights or liabilities not otherwise provided for in laws
Health Care Compliance in 2016 It's difficult to imagine that we've nearly closed the books on 2015. However, before we can really say goodbye to this year and begin focusing on what is to come in the future, we must first prepare for the changes that will take place in 2016 due to the Health Care Reform Act. While much of the ACA is already in place, there are still several portions that have yet to take effect.
Obtain valid consent 4 Maintain and protect patients’ information 5 Have a clear and effective complaints procedure 6 Work with colleagues in a way that is in patients’ best interests 7 Maintain, develop and work within your professional knowledge and skills 8 Raise concerns if patients are at risk 9 Make sure your personal behaviour maintains patients’ confidence in you and the dental profession (Standards for the dental team- www.gdc-uk.org) Each principle is separated on the sections focusing on: what is the patient expecting, what I must do as a dental professional and guidance to help to meet the standards. The document is using words MUST (to let know reader this is compulsory) and SHOULD (to let know reader duty does not apply in rare condition). All dental professionals (dentists, therapists, nurses, dental technicians) has to be familiar with the standards and apply their knowledge and skills ethically. If dental professionals do not follow these standards, they may be removed from the register and not be able to work as a dental professional anymore.
“I forced the heavy silver spoon back of her teeth and down her throat till she gagged. ”(“The Use of Force”2) This how William Carlos Williams shows the doctor using force in “The Use of Force” . In “The Use of Force” William Carlos Williams pouder whether medical professional should be allowed to use force on the patient.
The 3rd provision of the code states that “the nurse is responsible for promoting, advocating for and protecting the health, safety and rights of the patient”. This means that it is the nurse’s responsibility to ensure that the patient has a safe environment to be treated and the ability to discuss health issues without unwanted
There are many laws, regulations, policies and procedures applied in the field of healthcare that professionals are required to follow and abide by. These legislations and policies have a great impact and have positively contributed towards healthcare sector. Every individual,
“Poor communication is at the root of most complaints made by patients against osteopaths. Effective communication is a two-way process which involves not just talking but also listening.” A2 1 found in the Osteopathic practice standards highlights the importance of interpersonal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication strategies to suit the specific need of a patient and enable the best possible results in treatment. Topics that can influence when working with a patient and what could potentially happen are verbal communication, non-verbal communication, law, consent and confidentiality. Having a full understanding of these skills and how to apply them to a patient in a clinical situation allows them to have confidence
The standard provides that the information gotten in treating the patient should be treated with utmost confidentiality and be used for professional purpose only (Social Media and Electronic Communication,
Here, the practitioner assesses the patient’s risk to themselves or others. These situations are where a knowledge of medical ethics is
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An important point here is that after the confrontation Dr. Frederick admitted his mistake and for future decisions respect patients and verify that the informed consent is completed and the patient understands the risks they are exposed to, along with that the patient is in his right to change his mind, and if necessary notify it and complete a new consent for the benefit of all, but especially for a patient who is ultimately the one that suffers the physical and emotional damage and for the institution to avoid legal claims. As nurses is our responsibility to monitor the safety of the patient and the informed consent is an aspect which monitors the Joint Commission and a legal claim is the first aspect to be evaluated. Not only procedures
The facilities enforcing protocols and policies to secure that employees are meeting government regulations. Doctors, nursing staff and support staff I must use their best ethical and moral judge in most case to ensure patients are being retreated. Thus, sometimes causing conflict with health care administration because health care workers sometimes unknowingly break policies or protocol by putting patients first. As well as hospitals and clinics have so many departments that there can be conflict of interest with patient care that can cause inconsistency with patient care (Santilli, J. el al., 2015, Para
The practice of health care includes many scenarios that have to do with making adequate decisions when it comes to a patient’s life, and the way they are treated. Having an ethical code in all health care organizations is very important, because it helps health care workers with reaching a suited and ethical decision when it comes to the patient. In health care, patient will always be put first, and their autonomy will always be respected. Nevertheless, when there is a situation where a patient might be in harm, or might be making their condition worse because of the decisions they made. Health care workers will always be there to
