The Essential Legal Handbook for Nurses: Best Practices for Nursing Staff (10-Pack)
Dinah Brothers, RN, JD
The Essential Legal Handbook for Nurses: Best Practices for Nursing Staff
puts practical legal know-how into the hands of new and experienced staff, offering nurse educators and managers a proactive tool for orientation and in-service training. This compact handbook gives staff nurses in hospital and long-term care organizations the crucial, commonsense steps to take to protect themselves and their employer against avoidable legal liability.  From social media practices to safety requirements,
The Essential Legal Handbook for Nurses
provides staff with the rules of the road! This handbook will help nursing staff:
Understand their legal rights
Grasp the universal liability risks of the nursing profession
Align with policies regarding privacy, including those related to social media
Practice accountability in an interprofessional workplace
Understand and follow best safety practices
Table of Contents
Introduction
Protect your patients, your hospital, and your license
Chapter One: Adhering to Standards of Care
The standard of care in nursing practice Negligence and professional malpractice Duty to report Patient abandonment
Chapter Two: Adhering to your employer's policies and procedures
Your employer’s written policies and procedures Educational materials = policies and procedures Unwritten policies Keep your education and certifications current
Chapter Three: Protecting yourself and your license
Conscientious objection Workplace violence and aggression Reporting work-related incidents Reporting workplace violence and bullying Becoming a whistleblower
Chapter Four: Resources
Whistleblower guidelines Forms Tables Lists Citations