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16 Cards in this Set
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Emergency Medical Treatment Act
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cannot deny anyone emergency medical treatment - prohibits patient dumping
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American Disabilities Act
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national mandate for eliminating descrimination
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Patient Self-Determination Act
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requires health care agencies to give patients written information about rights
living will durable power of attorney |
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Living Will
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gives instructions regarding medical care if the person becomes unable to make decisions regarding health care
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Durable power of attorney
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competent person name another individual to make decisions regarding health care choices in certain situation where they are unable to do so
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HIPPA
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protect patients privacy and confidentiality
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Newborn and Mothers Health Promotion act
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increases length of stay granted after childbirth
vaginal-48hrs c section-96hrs |
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Good Samaritan Laws
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protects healthcare workers from civil liabilities in emergency situations
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Nurse Practice Act
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protect patients and society
define scope of practice identify minimal level of care |
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Liscencing
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meet minimum competencies
education NCLEX good health & moral character temp liscence multistate compact |
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Unintentional Tort
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negligence
malpractice |
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Intentional Tort
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assault-places person in fear of harm
battery-acts on assault(physical) false imprisionment fraud Invasion of privacy |
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Negligence
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failure to use ordinary and reasonable care
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Malpractice components
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existence of a duty
breach of a duty causation damages |
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Ways to minimize malpractice risks
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observe standards
avoid med errors report/document obtain informed consent attend to safety maintain confidentiality provide education ..... |
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Professional liability insurance
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if you are sued for malpractice your insurance company pays for attorney fees and partial settlements outlines in specific policies
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