Legal Issues Facing Nurses Essay Assignment

Research common legal issues in health care or choose one of the legal case studies from the Nurses Service Organization.

Select a legal case study of interest or area in which you have experience.

Analyze the legal case study. Ensure you include the following:

• Summarize the legal issues present in the case.
• Brainstorm risk-mitigation techniques that the hospital could have employed to prevent the situation.
• Determine actions the nurse could have taken to improve the outcome.
  

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Cite at least 3 evidence-based, peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years to support your positions.

Format your assignment as one of the following:

• 18- to 20-slide presentation
• 15- to 20-minute oral presentation
• 875-word paper
• Another format approved by your instructor

Include an APA-formatted reference list.

Grading Criteria NSG/426 r2 University of Phoenix Material Grading Criteria Week 1: Legal Issues Facing Nurses Content: 16 points possible Points possible Summarizes the legal issues present in the case 6 Lists risk-mitigation techniques 5 Includes potential nurse actions for improving the outcome 5 Format: 2 points possible Points possible Cites at least 3 evidence-based, peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years Points earned Comments Points earned Comments 1 Assignment is free of grammatical errors, language maintains a scholarly and succinct tone 0.5 Follows a structure that is clear, concise, and appropriate 0.5 Points earned/possible /18 Copyright © 2018, 2017 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 1 Grading Criteria NSG/426 r2 Week 2: Applying Regulations in Varying Practice Settings Content: 16 points possible Points possible Chooses 2 different practice settings, with varying CfCs and CoPs 4 Compares and contrasts conditions for coverage 4 Compares and contrasts conditions of participation 4 Selects 2 appropriate factors 4 Format: 2 points possible Points possible Cites at least 3 peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years Points earned Comments Points earned Comments 1 Assignment is free of grammatical errors, language maintains a scholarly and succinct tone 0.5 Follows a structure that is clear, concise, and appropriate 0.5 Points earned/possible /18 Copyright © 2018, 2017 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 2 Grading Criteria NSG/426 r2 Week 3: Legal Issues Facing Nurses Essay Assignment

Applying an Ethical Decision Making Model Content: 16 points possible Points possible Clearly states the ethical issue and its relevance to nursing practice 4 Analyzes additional information: • Populations served • Key stakeholders • Information needed to overcome the problem • Was the problem stated correctly initially? 4 Lists alternative programs that address the issues 3 Explains why this is important, needed, or beneficial for vulnerable populations 3 Lists strategies to implement the plan 2 Format: 2 points possible Points possible Cites at least 3 peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years that clearly support the position(s) Points earned Comments Points earned Comments 1 Assignment is free of grammatical errors, language maintains a scholarly and succinct tone 0.5 Follows a structure that is clear, concise, and appropriate 0.5 Points earned/possible /18 Copyright © 2018, 2017 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 3 Grading Criteria NSG/426 r2 Week 4: Signature Assignment – Legal and Ethical Responsibilities See embedded signature assignment rubric in the classroom. Copyright © 2018, 2017 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 4 Grading Criteria NSG/426 r2 Week 5: Legal Issues Facing Nurses Essay Assignment

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Learning Team: Current Issues in Nursing Content: 6 points possible Points possible Discussion shows evidence of selection of appropriate topic 2 Discussion shows evidence of personal stance with sources to support 2 Discussion shows evidence of consideration for other viewpoints with evidence to support positions 2 Format: 2 points possible Points possible Discussion is substantive and provides evidence to support stance 1 Discussion is professional, appropriate, and maintains scholarly, respectful tone 1 Points earned Comments Points earned Comments Points earned Comments Points earned/possible /8 Week 5: Reflection: Current Issues in Nursing Content: 8 points possible Points possible Chooses an appropriate decision-making model 2 Summarizes the decision-making model 2 Explains each person’s position and evidence 2 Explains how seeing other positions affected their own stance 2 Copyright © 2018, 2017 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. 5 Grading Criteria NSG/426 r2 Format: 2 points possible Points possible Cites at least 3 peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years Points earned 1 Assignment is free of grammatical errors, language maintains a scholarly and succinct tone 0.5 Follows a structure that is clear, concise, and appropriate 0.5 Points earned/possible /10 Copyright © 2018, 2017 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Legal Issues Facing Nurses Essay Assignment