Nursing Liability
This course is designed to educate the learner on the standards and legal issues applicable to nurse managers and nursing staff in the litigious and highly regulated health care environment. Course Expires: 06/23/29.
Course Details
Contact Hours: 5.00 NCPD Hours
Learning Outcome(s):
After participating in this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the differences between the various types of liability.
- Explain the differences between criminal and civil actions.
- Identify additional legal roles for nurses.
- Communicate the differences between malpractice and negligence.
- List the most common allegations filed against nurses.
- Explain the nurse manager's role with regard to allegations.
- Identify the root causes of two of the top 10 high-risk incidents which result in liability.
Author(s):
Patricia Iyer, MSN, RN, LNCC
Barbara Levin, BSN, RN, ONC, CMSRN, LNCC
Mary Ann Shea, JD, BS, RN
Course Curriculum
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Nursing Liability
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