Legal and Ethical Standards for Nurses, 4th Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (581 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 097221478X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 262 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Sheryl is on the Adjunct Faculty of the University of Missourin Columbia School of Nursing where she regularly teaches classes on legal issues to nursing students. Sheryl is a registered nurse, having received her B.S.N. Sheryl is a member of many local, state, and national legal and nursing organizations, and is involved in various community activities. She received her law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California. Sheryl is also Vice President and General Counsel/Compliance and Security Officer for New Directions Behavioral Health in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. About the AuthorSheryl Feutz-Harter is Of Counsel with the law firm of Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, in its Kansas City, Missouri office where she has practiced law since 1986. She al
The 4th Edition includes an expanded discussion of healthcare fraud and the False ClaimsTo practice nursing effectively today requires a sound understanding of the legal system and the laws specifically affecting nurses. Issues with new technologies, such as electronic communications and medical records, are also addressed. Legal and Ethical Standards for Nurses is filled with practical information, covering topics such as delegation, documentation, professional liability insurance, regulatory issues, advance directives and many others! While these are exciting and challenging times for nurses clinically, they are equally challenging legally. All chapters include the update on applicable laws and case law. It is, therefore, increasingly important that each nurse learn how to protect herself and her nursing license.The 4th Edition includes an expanded discussion of healthcare fraud and the False Claims Act, information about the HITECH Act has been added, and there is a section about the impact of HIPAA on the use and disclosure of protected health information. Issues with new technologies, such as electronic communications and medical records, are also addressed. To practice nursing effectively today requires a sound understanding of the legal system and the laws specifically affecting nurses. Legal and Ethical Standards for Nurses is filled with p
Her law practice focuses on health care law, professional licensure actions, and corporate compliance for health care providers. degree in community health nursing from the University of Alabama Birmingham. She also frequently gives presentations on health care legal issues throughout the country. Sheryl Feutz-Harter is Of Counsel with the law firm of Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, in its Kansas City, Missouri o
An amazing reference for nurses, risk managers and other healthcare providers! Cathey Ree This is an absolute must-have for al nurses and managers interedted in reducing risk in every day practice. It offers a basic understanding of litigation, documentaion requirements, and practical tips for nurses in all areas of professional practice. As a clinical ris