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Liability
Be aware on a day to day basis. No matter how far away you think you are from an activity, you have a responsibility to verify Dr. 's orders. You may be dragged in from a partial responsibility viewpoint. What is the mixture of safety and competent practice? What is your measure of input into the process? Does the existing system of liability work? Is this an attempt to regulate process through litigation? Is this an effective way to regulate safe medical practice. Would professionalism and safety have better results through regulatory agencies, licensing , etc than though legal action?
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Very true, despite our part in the process, whether large or small, we are still involved and should be aware of what is happening. I hate to think that legal action is a necessary part of correcting errors in health care but it does clarify accountability at times. Regulatory agencies like the Joint Commission are important yet it doesn't seem as if their impact is felt much. Only when they are planning a visit does the attitude seem to change.
Stephen, Travis, Maggy, Lei
Prudence just might save for career. You have to be accountable to both yourself and the patient under your care. It might be easier to think of yourself as the patient and the steps you would like your nurse to take when caring for you.
Tim , Ivan, Joe, and Jenny McB
All great questions and thoughts to consider every time we care for patients, or help someone else care for their patients.
Rachael, Jennifer & Allison
As we went about our work this week, the case secenary haunted us a bit. While watching a chest tube get inserted Marcus was given the job of recording which drugs where given when...his name was on the paper so when the resident trauma PA who was doing his first chest tube screwed up, marcus could get his butt added to a lawsuit. While Jessica was giving the Versed she double triple checked the MAR against the doctors order...the scribbled handwriting barely readable. Samantha's bleary eyes strained to read the vital signs at 3am...the witching hour and a perfect time to misread a number.
There is a fine line between being afraid every time we give a drug, and staying sharp so we don't get lazy, bored or tired and screw up. OUr biggest danger is routine.
Marcus, Samantha, Jessica, and Jamie aka Team Ramrod!
Sometimes it is very intimidsting to question a doctor's order. You have to remember that you are there to be the patients advocate not to make the doctor happy. I always worry that I will have a hard time standing up to a doctor who has twenty years of experience more than me but I know that is my job. Keeping the patient safe is your main priority.
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