The patient may be on a time constraint but this liability is much more important to weigh. The medication that is being requested can make a great difference with the process of filling or refilling a prescription. Although high blood pressure medication is not a controlled substance, the authorization of medication has a process. Jerry should follow the practices policy and procedures with the prescriptions. If the patient has an adverse reaction to the medication, and it is documented that Jerry authorized the
Throughout this essay I am going to discuss the important role that the operating department practitioner (O.D.P) plays in keeping the patient safe during their perioperative journey. This essay will also include topics such as hand washing, the different styles of hand washing and the importance of a good aseptic technique within the perioperative environment. It will also discuss how to maintain a sterile field, the disposure of clinical waste, importance of sharps safety, safe surgical positioning and manual handling. The patient’s perioperative journey begins in the anaesthetic room and ends at the doors of the recovery room. On admission to hospital the patient is fitted with an identification tag which is usually placed on the patient’s wrist this should include their name, date of birth and patients hospital number.
UNIT 4222-209 Handle information in health and social care settings Outcome 1 All recording storing and sharing of information is to be done properly as it is vital to the vunerable individuals that i and others care for, their information should be well documented and always locked away. This is a vital legislation and is included in the policys and procedures. This information protects the individual and is not for just anyone to look at ,then the only people who can see this are the people that are careing for the person ,this protects me as a part of the team caring for the individual ,the information is also covered by the government data protection act 1998. Outcome 2 To access guidance and infortmation on handling the information i would have to speak with the people who are involved in the individuals care.This is stored in the care plans and this is in the nurses office which is locked if she is not in there .I can also access other information that is in the policys and procedures file which i can locate in the staff room that only the carers can use . If there is any concerns over any information that is stored or shared and recorded i would immediatly inform the senior/nurse and the manager ,to get the problem sorted out,I would also record and document it in the care plan and check that the individuals file was updated.
That’s why this decision to control inventory, stop hiring, remove continuing education classes, cap off Medicaid patients, and reduce clinic hours was made by using the best evidence available to the facility. The biggest help was IDT, which allowed for a step by step critical evaluation of this situation and information at hand. The successful evidence-informed decision making process requires a lot of leadership from staff, boards, executives and management personnel. They need to focus their attention on efficiency, access, and quality of the decision before it’s made. Here at the clinic, we have confidence in our employees and know that they have made the right decisions for the Douglas County Clinic.
Neglecting the safety and infection control can cause major problems in a healthcare facility so it is key that you go about the proper procedures and routine to keep everything safe and clean. Negligence is very important in the health field. As written many things can go wrong if negligence is not stressed and that is when professional liability falls into place. The phlebotomist has a professional liability, as do all other healthcare professionals. Professional liability is being legally responsible for actions, and ensuring "the standard of care" is followed (Finnegan, 2013).
This is based around each individual and their careplan so the care i give is individual to them. I assist with personal hygiene, toileting and administer medication. As much as i enjoy assisting clients i always encourage them to be as independent as possible by letting them plan their day and making own choices. Also providing the clients with a welcoming and friendly environment will make all the difference to the person settling in. This provides stability for them and a sense of belonging.
protective equipment? Hazardous substances like cleaning products should always be stored in their correct containers and should be clearly labelled. They should always be used only by people who are properly trained to use these substances and trained people should use these in the correct way that they have been trained. They should be disposed of in the correct manner and using correct storage containers that they are due to be disposed in. Medication: In residential and nursing homes all medication including controlled drugs are administered by a trained nurse unless the client is self-medicating.
KOT 1 Task 1 Two strategies that enable a nurse on an interdisciplinary team to exert leadership without occupying a formal leadership position are being a role model and a problem solver. To be a role model you must demonstrate to your peers and coworkers how to do the right thing all the time; to know that making the right decision isn’t always the easiest one to make but it’s the only decision to make. The leaders of the world, musicians and actors are all role models; they are all looked on and modeled after. I want to be a role model in healthcare; I want to be that difference. Problem solvers don’t have to be scientist; they just have to be good at figuring out why things happen certain ways and how you may fix those problems.
Advance directives prevent unnecessary delay in administering medical treatments that require consent. This provides peace of mind because it answers the matter whether life support should be used or not. One of the biggest benefits is that it gets you to think about their opinion on life support, and can get them talking to their doctors about exactly what specific procedures entail.
In other words, the same rules apply as with PHI in the hospital. Information is to be released on a “need to know” basis, with the up most in confidentiality maintained. Again, easy to say but also easy to violate. In both environments, the nurse has to have the patients, their employers, and there own best interests at heart. It’s a fine line, but one that the ethical nurse can easily