Can the nurse invoke “Safe Harbor” in Washington State if asked to accept an assignment that could cause the nurse to violate their duty to a patient? Read more about Can the nurse invoke “Safe Harbor” in Washington State if asked to accept an assignment that could cause the nurse to violate their duty to a patient?
How does the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) decide whether a complaint is patient abandonment or an employee-employment issue? Read more about How does the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) decide whether a complaint is patient abandonment or an employee-employment issue?
What do I do if my employer requires me to work a double shift during a disaster, and I am already physically exhausted? Read more about What do I do if my employer requires me to work a double shift during a disaster, and I am already physically exhausted?
If it is unsafe for the nurse to provide care during an emergency or disaster, is this patient abandonment? Read more about If it is unsafe for the nurse to provide care during an emergency or disaster, is this patient abandonment?
If a nurse is assigned to see a home-bound patient daily, but fails to show up for a week without notifying anyone, and without arranging for another qualified 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 fails to show up for a week without notifying anyone, and without arranging for another qualified 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?
