EP 58: Patient Abandonment - What Nurses Need to Know!

Описание: In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss the topic of patient abandonment. Patient abandonment is the unilateral severance of the nurse-patient relationship without giving reasonable notice for the continuation of care. The consequences of patient abandonment can include termination from the job, probation or license suspension/revocation by the Board of Nursing, and potential lawsuits for medical malpractice. Nurse Erica shares a personal story related to patient abandonment. In this conversation, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica discuss examples of patient abandonment, including sleeping at work, providing incompetent care, or failure to assess patients. They also address what is not considered patient abandonment, such as refusing overtime or quitting a job without notice. The nurses emphasize the importance of knowing your state's specific regulations, scope of practice, and advocating for patients and yourself.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction, Shoutouts and Cocktail of the Week
03:00 Definition and Basics of Patient Abandonment
10:00 Erica's Personal Story of Being Reported for Patient Abandonment
17:30 Refusing a Patient Assignment
24:40 Examples of Patient Abandonment
38:35 Problem of the Week
44:52 What is Not Considered Patient Abandonment
50:20 Refusal of Assignment and Nurse Leadership Responsibilities
57:30 Enema Award of the Week

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Enema of Week Award:
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