Duty of care

world of nursing. Seem tiring, isn’t it? But very rewarding at the same time! Helping a stranger, caring for someone that is not related to you, and taking care of sick people when there is no one else is there for them during those hard times can mean a lot in many ways. A nurse job can vary on where they are assign, it can be bed…

nursing informatics profession that has opened new avenues to patient care. Data can be shared by healthcare providers anywhere in the world. The sharing of data has made it necessary to develop a standardized terminology and standards for how information is shared. The development of Standardized Nursing Terminologies is expected to increase the visibility of nurses as well as generate the data required to show the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes (Tastan, Linch, Keenan, Stifter,…

If we can assure these are being done the impact that can be made in reducing health care organizations risks to such potential attacks are evident. According to Simpson (2013), nurse executives often lack the continuing education required to maintain competency…

Teacher The teacher role focuses on patient education. With this role, the RN acts as the patient’s personnel educator by teaching the patient about various treatments, conditions, and medical options. Teaching is a necessary part of care and can be done in all types of atmospheres and environments. It can touch upon many different subjects ranging anywhere from how to properly use a call light to what to do upon discharge. While the LPN can function in a similar function as the RN under the…

individuals to successfully run the program. Besides, the leaders of organizations are expected to adhere to the policies of the program in their day-to-day functions and set the good examples for all staffs to follow. Following compliance standards is the duty of everyone (Safian, 2009, p.…

terminology from multiple domains becomes part of the implementation path for establishing common taxonomy and global standards for DHA. This correlates to how ICS Nett understands the DHA context for how they service their stakeholders, namely active duty service members, veterans and their respective families. From a Technical context, in order to respond to the challenge of how to physically integrate data such as national standard terminology from multiple domains across a large healthcare…

Standards of care are the legal requirements for nursing practice that describe minimum acceptable nursing care (Potter, Perry, Stockert and Hall, 2013). Nurses took an oath to take care of the ill in any way they can to fulfill their responsibilities. I have high respect for caregivers because of their passion of doing their duties and not just a job. This tragic case was very unfortunate for that patient to experience such things, that I would have done the same thing that the author of this…

is the only hospital in San Antonio to have the Magnet health system status. Magnet status is a credential awarded by the American Nurses Association. It is awarded for the expertise in nursing staff in providing quality care. Apart from this UHS has Board certified emergency care physicians. Hence, it is evident from these strengths about why University Health system is reported as the best in San Antonio, and sixth best in Texas by the U.S. News & World Report. Weakness- According to the…

one’s concerns with a colleague or supervisor. Exhibit a high degree of emotional intelligence by considering the emotions and needs of others. Emotional intelligence is important for effective practice, especially when it come to delivering patient care. Emotional intelligence is the ability to stay proactive and not reactive in the face of a difficult situation. Letting a bad day impact how one relates with colleagues or patients can only lead to a negative outcome. Patients are the reason…

organizations such as the Westboro Baptist Church. Despite the negative headlines religion counties to provide countless contributions to the medical field,currently one out of every six patients are treated in a Catholic Hospital (Catholic Health Care In The United States), yet that statistic does not account for all the other religious hospitals of other faiths or sects of Christianity. These hospitals provide many services to their community, as well as have saved countless lives. Even more…