If a nurse is assigned to see a home-bound patient daily, but did not show up for a week, notify anyone, and did not arrange for another nurse to see the patient, is this patient abandonment? Read more about If a nurse is assigned to see a home-bound patient daily, but did not show up for a week, notify anyone, and did not arrange for another nurse to see the patient, is this patient abandonment?
What are some examples of an employee-employment issue vs. patient abandonment? Read more about What are some examples of an employee-employment issue vs. patient abandonment?
What is the nurse’s responsibility specific to patient abandonment? Read more about What is the nurse’s responsibility specific to patient abandonment?
Is it considered patient abandonment if a nurse is the sole provider of care of the patient, and no other care provider is available to relieve the nurse? Read more about Is it considered patient abandonment if a nurse is the sole provider of care of the patient, and no other care provider is available to relieve the nurse?
What does the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) consider as patient abandonment? Read more about What does the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) consider as patient abandonment?
What is the legal definition of patient abandonment? Read more about What is the legal definition of patient abandonment?
Does the training requirement apply to a nurse who provides Virtual Directed Observed Therapies (VDOT) for tuberculosis treatment? Read more about Does the training requirement apply to a nurse who provides Virtual Directed Observed Therapies (VDOT) for tuberculosis treatment?
Is it acceptable practice for the licensed practical nurse to withhold medications prior to dialysis without an order from an authorized provider? Read more about Is it acceptable practice for the licensed practical nurse to withhold medications prior to dialysis without an order from an authorized provider?
Can the licensed practical nurse replace a suprapubic catheter? Read more about Can the licensed practical nurse replace a suprapubic catheter?
Can the licensed practical nurse remove a suprapubic catheter? Read more about Can the licensed practical nurse remove a suprapubic catheter?