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This is student discussion post. Please read and write a post back in response to what is writting. Please do not use this discussion for future writing. 1-2 paragraph is enough. Adding to the discussion is great. Please use appropriate reference

As we all know, the nursing field is ever-changing and being inundated with new technology and practice guidelines continuously. As stated in this week's lesson, "nurses who practice in the current environment must be knowledgeable and comfortable with these changes." (Week 7 lesson) Not only does this up-to-date knowledge help provide quality care to the patient, it also can protect nurses from legal and malpractice situations. It is, however, a challenge for nurses to keep up with all of this at such a rapid rate. Hospitals should see how staff nurses like to learn (for example classroom, online modules, email newsletters etc) and meet learning needs as such. Hospitals also need to have strong effective leadership, online libraries to easily locate procedures and policies, conferences and Galas, regular staff meetings, and open communication. Continuing formal education also helps nurses stay up to date, as well as becoming certified in your practice area and reading peer-reviewed journals.

S.581 Jessie's Law

Jessie's law was created because a woman named Jessica Grubb from Michigan who was a recovering heroin addict underwent surgery and was prescribed oxycodone upon discharge, despite her parents repeatedly telling doctors to not give her narcotics without strict supervision. Jessica ended up overdosing at home and dying the night she was discharged. Apparently, the discharging physician was never given information regarding her history of abuse. Senator Manchin introduced the bill to ensure doctors are informed about the medical histories of recovering addicts. The bill states "history of opioid use disorder should, only at the patient's request, be prominently displayed in the medical records (including electronic health records)" (HIPAA Journal, 2017). This law would add a critical piece of information to the patient record that would ensure that nurses and doctors would make appropriate decisions before prescribing pain medication

References:

Week 7 lesson. Chamberlain College of Nursing. December 2018

Https://www.americannursetoday.com/maintaining-clinical-competency-responsibility

Www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/115/s581/details

www.hipaajournal.com/u-s-senate-passes-jessies-law-help-prevent-drug-overdoes-8918/amp/