115- Unit 2 Accountability and Responsibility

A sense of duty in performing nursing tasks and activities is an example of

accountability

In the context of delegation, accountability means bearing responsibility for both the ________ and the ________of the nurse and those to whom he/she delegates tasks.

action, inaction

What is accountability?

being responsible for one's actions

Is accountability a legal or ethical obligation?

both

____________ in nursing is an absolute prerequisite for accountability

competence (absolute accountability)

accountability is a _____________phenomena

complex

What are some examples of nurse malpractice suits?

failure to document therapy error failure to follow standards of care communication failure omitted assessment breach of confidentiality invasion of privacy assault and battery false imprisonment

Accountability is an ethical duty stating that one should be answerable _________,_________,________,_______ for one's activities?

legally morally ethically socially

Accountability

negative connotation Liability- professional liability insurance

What are the reasons to have liability insurance?

provides for legal defense agency versus nurse limits of agency liability most jurors assume nurses carry individual liability insurace

Who is the nurse accountable to?

self patient/client public profession employer

Nurses are required to stay current as part of accountability. T/F

true