Student Learning Outcome One “Function within the role of the associate degree nurse, incorporating professional, legal, and ethical guidelines, to provide collaborative, safe, culturally competent, and holistic patient-centered care” (Ivy Tech Community College, 2017).
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As a nurse, it is expected that the patient receives safe and quality care. Nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel are considered the first line of defense in regards to safety. To maintain safe patient practices, the nurse needs to be mindful of, to whom, and what she is delegating. Prior to delegating, the nurse should assess the situation using this model: right task, right circumstance, right patient, right supervision, and right directive communication (Zerwekh & Garneau, 2015). Delegation, when properly managed, helps the nurse to prioritize her patient assignment. When used appropriately, this gives the nurse allotted time for patient assessment, education, and evaluation. …show more content…
“The nurse is responsible for reporting any errors or near misses to the appropriate authority, ensuring disclosure of the errors to patients, and establishing processes to investigate these errors to prevent recurrence” (Lachman, Swanson, & O’Connor, 2015). In the event of a procedural or medication error, it is crucial for the nurse to be honest. This is in the best interest for both her and the patient. Lastly, the nurse can implement safety by abiding by HIPPA guidelines. Protecting the patient’s privacy is equally as important as their physical
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As a nurse, it is expected that the patient receives safe and quality care. Nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel are considered the first line of defense in regards to safety. To maintain safe patient practices, the nurse needs to be mindful of, to whom, and what she is delegating. Prior to delegating, the nurse should assess the situation using this model: right task, right circumstance, right patient, right supervision, and right directive communication (Zerwekh & Garneau, 2015). Delegation, when properly managed, helps the nurse to prioritize her patient assignment. When used appropriately, this gives the nurse allotted time for patient assessment, education, and evaluation. …show more content…
“The nurse is responsible for reporting any errors or near misses to the appropriate authority, ensuring disclosure of the errors to patients, and establishing processes to investigate these errors to prevent recurrence” (Lachman, Swanson, & O’Connor, 2015). In the event of a procedural or medication error, it is crucial for the nurse to be honest. This is in the best interest for both her and the patient. Lastly, the nurse can implement safety by abiding by HIPPA guidelines. Protecting the patient’s privacy is equally as important as their physical