Course Summary

Course Title: Legal Armor: Nursing Standards of Care for Litigation Protection

Course Description:

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

The course covers:

  1. Understanding Legal Frameworks: Overview of relevant laws and regulations governing nursing practice, including federal and state guidelines.

  2. Risk Management Strategies: Best practices for minimizing legal risks, including documentation, communication, 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 all clinical settings and how to address them while maintaining compliance with legal standards.

  5. Case Studies: Analysis of real-life cases to identify common pitfalls and effective responses to litigation threats.

By the end of this course, nurses will have a deeper understanding of their legal responsibilities and the tools necessary to protect themselves and their patients in the clinical setting. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the field, 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. Critical Thinking

    1. Introduction

    2. Professionalism: Appearance, Demeanor, Reliability, Competence

    3. Case Study #1

    4. Professionalism: Ethics

    5. Case Study #2

    6. Professionalism: Poise

    7. Case Study #3

    8. Professionalism: Communication

    9. Case Study #4

    10. Professionalism: Organization

    11. Case Study #5

    12. Professionalism: Accountability

    13. Case Study #6

    14. Professionalism: Teamwork

    15. Case Study #7

    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

    1. Managing the Claim

    2. Participate in the Process

    3. Educate Yourself on the Law Before Testifying in Any Setting

    4. What the Law Does

    5. How the Law is Expressed

    6. Elements of a Malpractice Lawsuit

    7. Establishing a Defense

    8. Discovery Phase

    9. Deposition Testimony

    10. After the Deposition

    11. Settlement

    12. Mediation

    13. Arbitration

    14. Trial

    15. Deliberation, Verdict and Appeal

    1. References

About this course

  • $75
  • 3 Hour Online Course with Certificate at Completion
  • This continuing nursing education activity is approved by the Alabama State Nurses Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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