Why might staff ignore a fire drill and what would be needed to mandate participation in drills?

Week 6 healthcare regulations Describe the history of the NFPA and their role related to the regulation of the Nursing Home Life Safety Code. Name 3 commonly cited life safety code violations. What version of the FNPA Life Safety Code is currently in use in your state? Describe a couple of strategies you might use […]

What does a nursing facility need to accomplish to manage the care of HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C positive residents?

Healthcare regulations week 5 Summarize the key functions of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and three (3) specific standards apply to nursing facility? What does a nursing facility need to accomplish in order to comply with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards? Including training of staff, preventive measures such as sharp prevention, infection control and […]

What are the elements need of the medical records in the nursing facility to assure it meets state, federal, and professional standards, or requirements?

Compare your state requirements to any federal mandates. Assess which is more stringent and what are the key elements. Why would mental health, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS-related health care information be held to a higher privacy standard than other types of health care? Explain the following: What are the elements need of the medical records […]

Describe ethical dilemmas that may arise in own area of responsibility when balancing individual rights and duty of care

Be able to manage the risks presented when balancing individual rights and professional duty of care Senior support worker with people with learning disabilities, autism, downs syndrome, reflect this 1 Describe ethical dilemmas that may arise in own area of responsibility when balancing individual rights and duty of care 4.1 The student should write an […]

Compare the use of different sources and systems of support for professional development

Understand principles of professional development 1.1 Explain the importance of continually improving knowledge and practice 1.2 Analyse potential barriers to professional development 1.3 Compare the use of different sources and systems of support for professional development 1.4 Explain factors to consider when selecting opportunities and activities for keeping knowledge and practice up to date

Explain legal and ethical tensions between maintaining confidentiality and sharing information

Be able to use systems for effective information management 4.1 Explain legal and ethical tensions between maintaining confidentiality and sharing information 4.2 Analyse the essential features of information-sharing agreements within and between organisations 4.1 – 4.2 The student should write an essay in which they explain legal and ethical tensions between maintaining confidentiality and sharing […]

Explain how to support effective communication within own job role

Be able to address the range of communication requirements in own role 1.1 Review the range of groups and individuals whose communication needs must be addressed in own job role 1.2 Explain how to support effective communication within own job role 1.3 Analyse the barriers and challenges to communication within own job role

Discuss the implications of the recommendation on quality and/or patient safety.

DISCUSSIONS Reflect on this module’s assigned resources. The Choosing Wisely campaign is an excellent example of an Evidence Based Practice initiative to improve the quality and safety of health care. For this assignment, go to the Clinician List at the Choosing Wisely website and select one recommendation for further discussion. If possible, select a recommendation […]