128: Nursing Negligence
Continuing Nursing Education, 2 Contact Hours (1 hour per program) |
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Program Titles:
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Guidelines for Care; What You Can Do
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Series Description:
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Medical malpractice is costly. Each year, over 225,000 Americans die as a result of errors or negligence while another 1.5 million individuals are injured or harmed. The financial burden is also staggering, with an estimated $55 billion price tag, which accounts for 2.4 percent of the annual cost of healthcare.
This two-part series begins with a discussion of negligence and each of its four components. Delegation is also explored as the use of unlicensed assistive personnel may put the nurse at risk as she is responsible for their actions or lack thereof. Examples of common forms of negligence are also featured. In addition, strategies nurses can use to prevent negligence from occurring are offered. Finally, several vignettes are presented in which the viewer is asked to identify if negligence has occurred, and if so, how it could have been avoided.
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Educational Packet:
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The educational packet includes: program descriptions, learning objectives, complete course outlines, discussion questions, post-viewing multiple-choice questions, blank answer sheets, glossary, appendixes, bliography and sign-in sheet.
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Cost:
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$20 for 2 contact hours (1 hour per program), payable by credit card (Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover Card).
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Process:
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In order to earn the contact hours, participant must view the programs, study the accompanying written materials and successfully complete the included tests. A passing grade of 80% is required. Completed Answer Sheets and Sign-In Sheet with credit card information to must be mailed to:
Educational Media Distributors, LLC
1030 Goldenrod Lane
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Attn: Continuing Education
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The continuing education packet of materials may be found on the CD-Rom accompanying the program DVDs. Contact your Account Manager if you have any questions.
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Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider # 15845 |
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