Question

Module 2: Patients' Rights ZA Matching Definitions 1. Abuse 2. Neglect 3. Assault 4. Negligence 6. Misappropriation of funds G 7. Caregiver strain A 8. Ethics D_9. Battery D 10. Abandonment 5. False imprisonment Principles of right and wrong that drive behavior physically touching a resident when you do not have permission to do so When a treatment or service is not provided and the resident is then harmed When a caregiver walks away from her assignment before the end of the shift or before her replacement is there to relieve her, leaving residents alone and at risk Threatening a resident with physical, mental, or emotional harm When a caregiver does not follow the standards or scope of practice or the role that she is working in; she is not doing what a reasonable person would do in a given situation When caregivers emotionally can give no more to residents and start to treat residents or others poorly When a resident is limited from moving freely about her environment A single or repeated action that is purposeful and meant to cause harm; can be mental, physical sexual, or emotional Intentionally using another person's money or belongings without that person's permission J 2.B Reflective Short-Answer Exercises Judy is supposed to be transferred with a mechanical lift by two nursing assistants, as delegated by her care plan. This evening, one of the CNAs chose to transfer Judy by herself because it was quicker. Judy fell during the transfer. She was transferred to the emergency room to be evaluated, where they discovered that she suffered a broken hip. 1. Was the nursing assistant abiding by her responsibilities as an employee? Why or why not? Module 2 - 1

Answer 1

2.B.Reflective short answer

1.The nursing assistant was abiding by her responsibility as an employee but placing the patient at risk for fall because the patient has to be transferred by two nursing assistant.

2.The ethical choice which could have been taken by the nursing assistant is to check for the availability of another nursing assistant to transfer the patient or inform the concerned nurse and get the necessary help to side the patient.

3.The negligence action which was done by the nursing assistant is putting the patient at risk for fall by trying to handle the patient singly besides the orders for two nursing assistant

4.The nursing assistant will be subjected to the legal concern now

• There will be suspension of the staff
• Can be placed in probationary period
• Can be fined for the action
• The healthcare organization will be the most liable one in these type of negligence caused by its employees .