Course Summary

Course Title: Legal Armor: Litigation Protection for Nurses in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs)

Course Description:

This course is designed to equip assisted living facility nurses with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of legal issues related to assisted living practice. Participants will explore key concepts of liability, negligence, and malpractice relevant to assisted living nurses of all education and experience levels 

The course covers:

  1. Understanding Legal Frameworks: Overview of relevant laws and regulations governing assisted living nursing practice, including state licensing rules and scope-of-practice guidelines.

  2. Risk Management Strategies: Best practices for minimizing legal risks, including documentation, caregiver delegation, and incident reporting.

  3. Litigation Process: Insight into the litigation process, including how to prepare for potential legal actions, understanding subpoenas, and the role of expert witnesses.

  4. Ethical Considerations: Discussion of ethical dilemmas faced by nurses in assisted living settings and how to address them while maintaining compliance with legal standards.

  5. Case Studies: Analysis of real-life assisted living cases, such as falls, medication errors, and missed changes in condition, to identify common pitfalls and effective responses to litigation threats.

By the end of this course, assisted living nurses will have a deeper understanding of their legal responsibilities and the tools necessary to protect themselves and their residents in the assisted living setting. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to assisted living, this course will enhance your confidence and competence in managing legal challenges.

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome to Legal Armor!

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    2. Course Objectives

    3. Legal Armor: Pre-Test

    1. History of Nursing

    2. ANA Definition of Nursing

    3. Code of Ethics

    4. Definition of a Assisted Living Facility (ALF)

    5. Critical Thinking

    1. Introduction

    2. Professionalism: Appearance

    3. Case Study #1 Professional Appearance of Staff in an ALF

    4. Professionalism: Demeanor

    5. Case Study #2 Professional Demeanor of Staff in an ALF

    6. Professionalism: Reliability

    7. Case Study #3 Reliability of Staff in an ALF

    8. Professionalism: Competence

    9. Case Study #4: Competence of Staff in an ALF

    10. Professionalism: Ethics

    11. Case Study #5 Ethics of Staff in an ALF

    12. Professionalism: Poise

    13. Case Study #6: Poise of Staff in an ALF

    14. Professionalism: Communication

    15. Case Study #7: Communication of Staff in ALF

    16. Professionalism: Organization

    17. Case Study #8: Organization of Staff in ALF

    18. Professionalism: Accountability

    19. Case Study #9: Accountability of Staff in ALF

    20. Professionalism: Teamwork

    21. Case Study #10: Teamwork of Staff in ALF

    1. The Role and Scope of an ALF

    2. ALF Regulations

    3. Litigation Prevention for Nurses in ALFs

    4. Examples of State Statutes in the ALF Setting

    1. Key Litigation Prevention Practices in the ALF Setting

    2. Bed Rail Entrapment and Other Restraints

    3. Restraints

    4. Burns

    5. Symptoms of Dehydration

    6. Choking Accidents

    7. COVID-19, Sepsis and Other Infection Management Deficits

    8. Wound Overview

    9. Assessing and Documenting Wounds

    10. Nursing Assessments to Determine Wound Type

    11. Assessing Risk Factors for Wound Development

    12. Pressure Injuries

    13. Wound Documentation Tips

    14. Wound Healing

    15. Wound Treatments

    16. Legal Risks in Wound Care

    17. Legally Defensible Wound Care

    18. Wound Care Team

    19. Falls and Associated Injuries

    20. Support Surfaces

    21. A Systems Approach

    22. Standard of Care for Post-Fall Nursing Requirements

    23. Improper Use of Equipment

    24. Medication Errors

    25. Altercations/Sexual Assault

    26. Wandering and Elopement

    27. Substance Abuse

    1. The Litigation Process

    2. Introduction to the Litigation Process

    3. Common Causes: Why are you being sued?

    4. Medical Malpractice

    5. Failure to Follow (meet) Standards of Care:

    6. Failure to Communicate

    7. Failure to Document

    8. Failure to Assess and Monitor

    9. Failure to Act as A Patient Advocate

    10. Delegation

About this course

  • $75
  • 8 Hour Online Course with Certificate at Completion
  • Legal Armor is a comprehensive course designed to equip assisted living facility nurses with the tools & knowledge to navigate the ALF environment and protect themselves and their careers against the vulnerabilities that can lead to litigation.

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