Malpractice Claims Naming Staff Nurses as the Primary Responsible Service
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Christopher M. Rhodes, MSN, RN, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Annapolis, Maryland, USA
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Abstract
As the nursing profession continues to expand, we succeed to greater exposure and risk to being litigated in a malpractice lawsuit. Awareness of claims naming nurses will allow for tailored nursing education and training to improve care, while reducing the number of adverse events and malpractice cases naming staff nurses.
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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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2019-10-14T20:07:51Z
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Evidence Level | N/A |
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Keywords | Adverse Event; Malpractice; Staff Nurses |
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Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Washington, DC, USA |
Date | 2019 |
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