The ANA code of ethics has provisions in place to assist in a decision for this case. Provision 1 protects human dignity, the right to self-determination. Provision 2 protects the patient's interests and facilitates collaboration among health care providers. Provision 3 and 4 provides standards, accountability, responsibility for nursing judgment and action. In the case of malpractice witnessed by a nurse against a fellow nurse and the facility that they worked, the code of ethics also has provisions to protect nurses as well.
1 culturally safe work practices 1.1 To build trust.... By instilling trust and confidence, the nurse is able to reduce patient anxiety and create a more pleasant environment for both patient and caregiver, as this plays a significant role in the health of the patient. Cultural safety makes a big difference to health, people are more likely to use health care services and follow treatment advice when they trust their health care provider Empathy.... It's important to empathize with patients. Empathy means understanding what it is like to be in their shoes and what are they experiencing. Communication is important... communication may involve interpreters and translators.
Consideration of both the positive and negative effects of medication and the consequences of these on the clients is essential. Efficacy of medicines is directly related to symptomatology but, because of the subjective nature of a client’s mental state over a period of time, measuring this may be difficult. In a recent interview with the BBC, Sophie Corlett of the mental health charity Mind, said: "There is also a danger that preventable illnesses can be missed by doctors who sometimes overlook physical
“The most important practical lesson that can be given to nurses is to teach them what to observe—how to observe—what symptoms indicate improvement—which are of none—which are the evidence of neglect—and what kind of neglect.” As we advance in healthcare, EBP must be encouraged as it is essential to the advancement in nursing science and nursing knowledge, so nurses can continue to provide high quality, effective, and new healthcare in a fast changing world. The direct care nurse must be encouraged to ask if there is a better way to do something that will improve the patient outcome. We must present research to the direct care nurse in understandable ways. While expanding nurses knowledge in the patient field, it is also important there has to be knowledge in the technological field. As we advance in nursing with new technologies and knowledge we have begun to require theory bases that are easier to understand in the nursing practice.
Stress should be treated for Emergency Room Nurses Paula Jankowski Oakland University Abstract The purpose of writing this paper is to shed some light on what the author believes is an under reported problem in the health care industry; which is untreated stress in the emergency centers personnel, this repeated stress causes; 1) poorer patient safety and satisfaction due to stress; 2) loss work days due to stress related illness; 3) higher turnover rate. There is a need for employee stress management programs to reduce stress in the emergency centers personnel; which in turn will: 1) improve patient safety and satisfaction; 2) improve the health and wellbeing of the nursing staff; 4) cause staff retention. While implementation will cost resources an article written by University of Maryland Medical Center reported $6000 dollar investment returns $150,000 of saving in worker compensation costs in a two year period (Stress - Risk Factors, 2011). Further reported :”In a study of 46,000 workers, health care costs were 147% higher in workers who were stressed or depressed than in others who were not” (Stress - Risk Factors, 2011p. 2).
The intent of EBP is to improve the quality of the care that is delivered to the client. This increased knowledge, whether it is correct or incorrect, is a motivating factor for nursing professionals to have current and correct information available when working with clients in making healthcare decisions. Healthcare professionals, especially nurses, are the touch point of health care and are the key to cost effective quality care. To ensure that decisions are based on sound information nurses must utilize EBR. As technology and research in health care expands, EBP is becoming essential in delivering high quality patient care.
The author of this paper, an emergency department nurse, will compare and contrast how she would expect nursing leaders and management to approach these issues in her department. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) defined quality improvement (QI) as a “systematic and continuous action that lead to measurable improvement in health care services and the health status of targeted patient groups” (HRSA, 2011). An important role for senior leaders of a management team implementing a new quality improvement program is to create energy, positivity, and consistency with their team to ensure follow through with intended goals throughout their department or facility. Patient satisfaction scores offer insight into a department’s quality of care that is given to their patients. A management team utilizes both positive and negative comments given by their patients.
Assessment Tool Analysis Paper Assessment tools are used to evaluate and help with the intervention of a patient’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. They enable medical practitioners to help the vulnerable make informed and appropriate choices for a normal life. Assessment tools can be useful in improving family dynamics, building more cohesive relationships, and promoting healthier lifestyles. There are many different types of assessment tools, some are more effective than others and it is the responsibility of the practitioner to determine the tool that best fits the dynamics of their patient's particular situation. Jean Watson is recognized for her theories on human caring and the way nurses give care.
Personal Philosophy of Nursing Abstract Nursing philosophy is one of the core aspects in the provision of healthcare services. My personal nursing philosophy seeks to enhance the provision of efficient care to all patients. I believe human nature is the fundamental aspect that governs the type of care a nurse provides to a patient. Additionally, I believe that it is my responsibility as a nurse to uphold human dignity in my interaction with patients. I should learn to perceive the world from a client’s perspective to ensure that I gain the trust of the patient an aspect that places me in a better position to educate the patient.
A Clinical Supervision Policy/contract is essential to demonstrate the commitment of the trust and its clinical staff to reflect on clinical practice in a challenging and constructive manner in order to increase the confidence and competence of staff with the primary aim of improving the quality of care provided to the patients. As experienced in the nursing practice, when dealing with procedures in clinical supervisions, a more focused one on one group meeting is involved with the presence of the pratitioner, supervisor and the supervisee. A process is then carried out where a written contract must be discussed that outlines the importance of confidentiality of clients,