Articles Tagged With: Nurse
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Magnet Program Emphasizes Ethics in Patient Care
Ethics is included in the program’s foundational items, which must be in place for the hospital to be certified as a Magnet hospital. The organizational overview requirement mandates the hospital to create policies and procedures that address patient ethical issues.
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Nurse Champion Role Helps Identify Ethics Issues
With the right training and advocacy, nurses can identify and address ethical issues, along with moral distress. They might be more willing to speak up about ethical issues encountered in daily practice and identify institutional resources to assist.
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Concerned About Understaffing, ED Nurse Calls 911 for Help
Although ill-advised, this extreme move underscores healthcare providers' feelings of desperation amid ongoing staffing problems.
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Nurse ‘Ambassador’ Programs Pose Significant Ethical Concerns
Nurses who are approached by a drug company for this kind of position should think twice about becoming involved in this new role. Consider the ethical challenges that may present. Discuss with the company how to handle these.
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Nurse Leaders Report Ethical Dilemmas Related to Patient Care, Work Environment
Patient care issues and work environment issues require critical reasoning. Nurse leaders need help with both of these issues. Ethicists could help by taking a more active role in developing educational content for nurse leaders.
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Premises Liability or Malpractice Claims — Either Way, ED Falls Pose Risks
A nurse-managed, individually tailored falls prevention plan administered for at least 20 months did not significantly reduce risk of serious fall injuries in older adults at high risk for falls, according to the results a recent study.
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The Inner Workings of a Successful Transitional Pain Service Program
A transitional pain service nurse program that uses case management can help reduce opioid dependency and provide better pain management.
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Transitional Service Nurse Case Manager Can Help With Post-Op Pain
This model can improve coordination, improve patient satisfaction, and reduce postoperative opioid dependency.
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Nurse sues hospital for suspension related to suicidal comments
When do an employee’s personal troubles threaten patient safety and justify limiting work duties? A certified registered nurse anesthetist recently sued a hospital after it put her on sick leave and demanded a psychiatrist approve her return to work, which was prompted by her statements suggesting suicidal thoughts and the concerns voiced by her coworkers.