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324 Safety, Legal & Ethics Flashcards

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what entities exist for the purpose of ensuring and enhancing pt safety?

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TJC, ISMP, CMS, AHRQ, QSEN

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The Joint Commission (TJC) does what?

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Is a regulatory body for hospital and health care agency accreditation

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The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) is what?

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A project that prepares nurses for the future with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of the health care systems within which they work

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the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) does what?

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tracks statistics of health and categorizes injuries as intentional or unintentional

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the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) does what?

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identifies elements that are essential key features represented in a culture safety

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how often does TJC reevaluate patient safety goals?

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every 12 months

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what are common sources that contain lead?

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homes built before 1978, water pipes that contain lead, older toys or jewelry, ceramic dishes, candies imported from other countries, stained glass and air/soil near airports

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poisoning symptoms can resemble symptoms of which other disorders?

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brain attack, seizure, alcohol intoxication, hypoglycemia and delirium

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using the QSEN competencies as a framework, nurses are accountable for:

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delivery of patient-center care, engagement in teamwork and collaboration, implementation of evidence based practice, engagement in the quality improvement process, informatics, safety

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what are common conditions that place patients at higher risk for falls?

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incontinence, unsteady gait, cognitive changes, visual or hearing difficulties

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what are common environmental conditions that place patients at higher risk for falls?

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use of medical equipment (IVs/IV poles, tubes, drains), wet floors, clutter

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What are the 7 factors evaluated in the Johns Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment (JHRAT)?

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age, fall hx, elimination / bowel & bladder concerns, medications, pt care equipment that tethers, mobility, cognition

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what are the three different levels of risk in the JHRAT?

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low (score of 0-5), moderate (6-13), and high risk (+13)

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where can the JHRAT be used?

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homes or acute care environment

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what are the 6 weighted fall risk items that the Morse Fall Scale (MFS) assesses?

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hx of falls, existence of secondary diagnosis, use of ambulatory aids, receiving IV therapy or the presence of heparin lock, gait/transferring (normal, weak, impaired), mental status

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what are the 3 different risk levels of the MFS?

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low risk (<25), moderate risk (25-45), high risk (>45)

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where is the MFS used?

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acute and long term care, nationally and internationally

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what are the 8 risk factors used in the Hendrich II fall risk model?

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confusion/disorientation/impulsivity, symptomatic depression, altered elimination, dizziness/vertigo, male gender, any administered anti-epileptics, any administered benzodiazepines, “get up & go test” aka rising from a chair

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how is the Hendrich II model scored

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an item is assigned a 0 if it does not apply to the pt and if it does it is scored on a weighted scale. If the pt scores 5 or higher, the pt is considered at high risk for falls

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where is the hendrich model used?

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acute care settings

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RACE - R

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rescue all patients in immediate danger

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RACE - A

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activate the manual pull station or fire alarm and call 911

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RACE - C

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contain the fire by closing doors, confining the fire, and preventing the spread of smoke

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RACE - E

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extinguish the fire, if possible, after all patients are removed from the area

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the rights of medication administration - original 5

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right medication, right dose, right time or frequency, right patient, right route

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the rights of medication administration - expanded 5

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right assessment, right documentation, right evaluation, right to refuse treatment, right to patient education

24
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in a fire prevention plan, how often should smoke alarm batteries be changed?

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every 6 months

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scope of nursing practice

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defines nursing and reflects the values of the nursing profession (defined by the American Nurses Association + otherss)

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nurse practice act

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state laws related to licensure (compact licensure)

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Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (Obama care)

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1) consumer rights and protections
2) affordable health care coverage
3) increased access to care
4) quality of care that meets the need of patients
*the ability to get insurance

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Patient Bill of Rights

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protection for people with pre existing conditions

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HIPAA

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establishes patient rights regarding privacy of their health care info and records. Allowed patients the right to their own medical records and limits who has access to the chhart

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what is protected health information

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name, address, DOB, SS#, photos, fingerprints, medical record, telephone #, fax, driver license #, email/URL/IP address, admit/discharge date, any other unique ID# (if 2 or more are on something then it is PHI)

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Patient Self Determination Act

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requires health care institutions to provide written information to patients concerning their rights to make decisions about their care, including the right to refuse treatment and to formulate an advanced directive

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advanced directives

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at minimum, must note response to respiratory and cardiac arrest and a copy of the pt’s durable power of attorney. Used when a person doesn’t have the capacity to make decisions

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durable power of attorney

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the person who will make decisions for you if you become incapacitated

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living will

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-a type of aan AD, give more info about end of life preferences
-can include info about DNR, enteral feedings, & other decisions about end of life care
-pt must have decision making capacity to make a living will

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EMTALA

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when a person presents to an emergency department, they have to be treated (does not matter if they have insurance, if they are a prisoner, or illegal, ect)

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Americans w/ disabilities Act (ADA)

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protects the rights of people with physical or mental disabilities
Mental health parity and addiction equity: require health insurance companies to provide coverage for mental health and substance use treatment (does not need to be in full)

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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

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centered on protection of older adults, particularly in nursing homes (lots of talk of chemical and physical restraints)

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Good Samaritan Laws

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limit liability and offer legal immunity if a nurse helps at the scene of an accident

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The Uniform Determination of Death Act

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determines actual death

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Public Health Laws

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laws affect individuals, populations and communities that are intended to improve the health of people (ex: mandatory vaccines)

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value

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a deeply held belief about the worth of an idea, attitude, custom, or object that affects choices and behaviors

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values clarification

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ethical dilemmas almost always occur in the presence of conflicting values, to resolve ethical dilemmas, one needs to distinguish among values, facts and opinions

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ethical dilemma

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when two opposing courses of action can be justified by ethical principles

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moral distress

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instead of competing options for action, the nurse feels the need to take a specific action while believing that action to be wrong

45
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main causes of ethical dilemmas

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social media, quality of life, care at the end of life, access to health care

46
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professional nursing code of ethics

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includes advocacy, responsibility, accountability and confidentiality

47
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national patient safety goals (TJC)

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1) identify patients correctly
2) improve staff communication
3) use medicines safely
4) prevent infections
5) use alarms safely
6) patient safety risk
7) prevent surgical mistakes

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how can we prevent falls

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fall risk assessments, call light, fall risk alert signs/wrist bands, hourly rounding, orientation & cognitive assessments, bed in low and locked position

49
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seizure precautions

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rescue equipment at bedside, pad side rails, IV access, bed low & locked, remove unnecessary items, teach caregivers/family

50
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5 rights of delegation

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right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction/communication, right supervision

51
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what cannot be delegated

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*assessments, *teaching, *evaluation, new admits/discharges/transfers, pt w/ potential problems

52
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what are appropriate tasks to delegate

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routine tasks & skills, tasks in job description, routine care, care to stable pt w/ predictable outcomes

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