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Protect Yourself From Nursing Lawsuits, Other Legal Issues

Nurse.com

Although the fear of legal repercussions has intensified in the nursing community, legal professionals like Dolnick and Nancy Brent, MS, JD, RN , are eager to educate nurses about how they can protect themselves. Another vague statement is, “Patient educated, verbalizes understanding.”

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Essentials of Organ Donation Compliance Training

American Medical Compliance

The following Essentials of Organ Donation Compliance Training is designed to educate healthcare professionals (HCP) on the fundamental principles of organ donation. Furthermore, education regarding organ donation is essential to saving lives. Physicians should only claim this credit for their complete participation in this activity.

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Equity and Education in Healthcare Reform

American Nurse

Healthcare equity is often equated with or emphasized by health disparities or social determinants of health, those things about a person or group of people that lead to differences in health status and health care including race, ethnicity, culture, education level, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation.

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Navigating Legal and Ethical Issues: Nurses’ Role in Accessing and Using the Death Master File

Daily Nurse

This article explores the moral and legal issues that help nurses use the DMF in their practice in a morally responsible manner. Training and Professional Development Ongoing education and training are essential for nurses to negotiate the difficulties of DMF access responsibly.

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Managing Healthcare Staff with Compliance in Mind

Celayix

Without ongoing education, even well-meaning employees may fall short. By addressing these issues, managers can improve compliance when managing healthcare staff. Compliance protects patients, shields healthcare organizations from legal issues, and ensures that staff are treated fairly.

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Healthcare Compliance for New Providers: Getting Started

American Medical Compliance

How New Providers Can Achieve Healthcare Compliance Step 1: Education and Training The first step in achieving compliance is to educate yourself and your team about the relevant laws and regulations. Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues and areas for improvement.

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The Legal Responsibilities of Nursing

Diversity Nursing

Licensure and Certification To legally practice as a Nurse, you must obtain and maintain a valid Nursing license or certification in the state you practice Nursing. Licensure is the process state boards of Nursing use to determine a Nurse has attained the educational and clinical requirements to practice Nursing competently.