CH 23 Legal implications in Nursing practice PDF

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CH 23 Legal implications in Nursing practice Legal Limits of Nursing 

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Sources of law: o Statutory law (Nurse Practice Act 50 states)  Scope of nursing practice and nursing roles, sets education requirements for nurses, and distinguishes between nursing and medical practice  Criminal law (felonies or misdemeanors) protect society as a whole and provide punishment for crimes  Civil law protects the rights of individuals (fines or public service) o Regulatory law (administrative law) decisions made by administrative bodies (BON) when rules and regulations are passed  defines your duty to report incompetent or unethical nursing conduct to the Board of Nursing. o Common law (judicial decisions by courts) revolve around informed consent, a patient's right to refuse treatment, negligence, and malpractice Standards of care o Legal guidelines for defining nursing practice and identifying the minimum acceptable nursing care o Best known comes from the American Nurses Association (ANA) o Foley insertion, using UAP, warm compress applied, blood drawn o Set by state and federal laws that govern where nurses work o Joint Commission requires policies and procedures (P&Ps) in hosp. o All nurses are responsible for knowing the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act

Federal Statutory Issues in Nursing Practice 

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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) four themes embedded in nursing practice o Consumer rights and protections o Affordable health care coverage o Increased access to care (>3.1 million adults more receiving health care,...