As a manager, you are helping a newly hired graduate nurse c…
As a manager, you are helping a newly hired graduate nurse complete HR onboarding assignments. One of these topics is a statement that this organization is located in an “at-will employment” state. Which of the following statements demonstrates understanding by the new nurse?
Read DetailsDan Smith has recently moved to a new town. He calls Dr. Jon…
Dan Smith has recently moved to a new town. He calls Dr. Jones’s office to make an appointment for an annual history and physical. It is the policy of Dr. Jones’s office to have all new patients request information from their previous health care providers and forward copies to the office prior to their first visit. Dr. Jones reviews Dan’s medical information, which includes treatment for alcohol abuse, depression, and documentation of therapy and treatment. This information would most accurately be referred to as
Read DetailsTom Smith, a patient at Sunny View Hospital, fell out of his…
Tom Smith, a patient at Sunny View Hospital, fell out of his bed during his inpatient admission. An incident report was completed at the time of the fall. Smith is suing the hospital because he feels that the nurses were negligent when caring for him. The following actions were taken by the facility. Determine which of these actions should not have occurred.A. The incident report was filed in the risk management office.B. A note was entered in the patient, record stating that an incident report was completed.C. A copy of the incident report was filed in the patient’s record.D. Defense attorneys for the health care facility reviewed the incident report to prepare for the case.
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