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Legal Implications in Nursing Practice
MOHAMMED ALHABSI INDANANMOHAMMED ALHABSI INDANANClinical InstructorKing Abdul Aziz Specialist Hospital- TaifKingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Legal Implications in Nursing Sources of law Civil & Common law in Nursing
practice Licensure Risk Management
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Law“The sum total of rules & regulations by which a society is governed.
As such, law is created by people & exists to regulate all persons”
GUIDO, 2001
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Functions of the Law in Nursing It provides a framework for establishing which
nursing actions in the care of clients are legal.
It differentiates the nurse’s responsibilities from those of other health professionals.
It helps establish the boundaries of independent nursing action.
It assist in maintaining a standard of nursing practice by making nurses accountable under the law.
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Sources of LawSources of Law Constitutional law Legislation law (Statutory law) Administrative law Common law
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Constitutional LawThe supreme law of a country.Creates legal rights &
responsibilities and a foundation of a system of justice.
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Legislation law (Statutory law)Enacted by any legislative
bodyThe regulation of nursing is
a function of state law
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Administrative law
It creates rules & regulations to enforce the statutory laws.
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Common LawLaws evolving from court
decisions. Interpreting & applying the
constitutional or statutory law.
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TYPES OF LAW
PUBLIC LAW PRIVATE LAW
CRIMINAL LAW CONTRACT LAW TORT LAW
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Criminal Law
Felony Misdemeanor
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Categories of
Civil Law
Intentional Tort
AssaultBattery
False Imprisonment
Quasi-IntentionalTort
Invasion of PrivacyDefamation of Character
Slander & Libel
Unintentional Tort
NegligenceMalpractice
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In order to prove that negligence or malpractice has occurred, circumstances must be present & must be proven in a court of law these are:
1. Harm must have occurred to the individual2. One person must be in a situation where he
had duty towards the person harmed3. The person must be found to have failed to
fulfill his/her duties4. The harm must be shown to have been
caused by the breach of duty.
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Liability
PersonalLiability
EmployerLiability
SupervisoryLiability
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Licensure
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Licensure Is a legal permit that a government
agency grants to individuals to engage in the practice of a profession & to use a particular title.
Nursing Licensure is mandatory
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For a profession or occupation to obtain the right to license its members, it generally must meet 3 criteria:
1. There is a need to protect the public’s safety or welfare
2. The occupation is clearly delineated as a separate, distinct area of work.
3. There is a proper authority to assume the obligations of the licensing process e.g. board of nursing
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Grounds for Revocation of license Incompetent nursing practice Professional misconduct Conviction to a crime
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Risk Management
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Patient Safety in Health Care“The degree to which the risk of
an intervention & risk in the care environment are reduced for a patient & other persons, including health care practitioners”
JCAHO 2003
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Purposes of Risk ManagementThe department focuses on identification &
prevention of risk exposures within the organisation that could:
Cause injury to patient, visitors, & employees Jeopardize the safety & security of the
environment Result in costly claims & lawsuits with
subsequent financial loss to the organisation
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2 main Areas of Risk Management1. Clinical Risk Management
e.g. medical error, sentinel event
2. Environmental Risk Management
e.g. safety, security & preventive maintenance
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Patient Safety Goals:1. Improve the process of Patient
Identification2. Eliminate wrong-site, Wrong Patient &
Wrong Procedure Surgery3. Improve the effectiveness of
Communication among Caregiver4. Improve the Safety of High Alert
Medications
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5. Improves Safety in Infusions Pumps
6. Improve the effectiveness of Clinical Alarm systems
7. Reduce the risk of healthcare-acquired infections
8. Accurately & completely reconcile medications across the continuum of care
9. Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls
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RestraintRestraint Policy Policy
RestraintsRestraints
are protective devices used to limit the physical activity of the client or part of the body.
Purpose: is to prevent the client from injuring self or others.
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22 Classification ofClassification ofRestraintsRestraints
PHYSICALPHYSICAL CHEMICALCHEMICAL
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Any order for Restraint & the Any order for Restraint & the Implementation of the Implementation of the Restraint order must be:Restraint order must be:
1. In accordance with a written modification to the patient plan of care.
2. Implemented in the least restrictive manner possible.
3. In accordance with safe appropriate restraining techniques.
4. Ended at the earliest possible time.5. documented.
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Practice Guidelines for Restraint Application
1. Obtain a consent
2. Ensure the order is provided
3. Assess the restraint every 30 minutes
4. Release restraint at least 8 hours
5. Never leave patient unattended if restraint is removed
6. Provide emotional support
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5 Criteria before Selecting Restraint
1. It restricts the client’s movement as little as possible
2. It doesn’t interfere with the client’s treatment or health problems
3. It is readily changeable
4. It is safe for the particular client
5. It the least obvious to others
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Kinds of Restraints Jacket restraint Belt restraint Mitt or hand restraint Mummy restraint Elbow restraint Crib nets
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OVROVR
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Occurrence VarianceAny event which happens or may
happen which is not consistent with normal standard, usually in clinical practice or routine patient care, or threatens the health or life of a patient, a visitor, an employee or a student, or which involves loss or damage to personal or Hospital property.
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Occurrence Variance Report Utilized as a quality tool for
Continuous Quality Improvement ONLY
NON-Punitive Not be placed in the pt’s record Should be reported as soon as
possible or within 24 hours Handled & maintained in a
confidential manner
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Criteria of OVRCriteria of OVR Should be completed for any UNUSUAL,
UNEXPECTED or UNANTICIPATED Occurrences and for any event which has or may have an adverse patient outcome.. Patient falls Medication Error Loss of Valuables, belongings Equipment malfunction Property damage
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