MN506 Discussion Board: Topic 1: The Legal Implications of Acceptance or Refusal of an Assignment & Topic 2: Defenses to Malpractice and Risk Management

** There are 2 discussion board topics, topic 1 & 2 will require 3 references

Topic 1: The Legal Implications of Acceptance or Refusal of an Assignment 

After reviewing the ANA position statement on “Rights of Registered Nurses when Considering a Patient Assignment,” discuss the legal and ethical implications of accepting assignments. When delegating assignments to unlicensed personnel, what considerations need to be considered? What insurance issues come into play? Analyze the legal principle of Respondeat Superior.

American Nurses Association Nursing World. (2009). Patient safety: Rights of registered nurses when considering a patient assignment.

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APA Style, minimum of 200 words, times new romans, font 12, No plegearism  3 References, scholarly.

Topic 2: Defenses to Malpractice and Risk Management 

Take the malpractice case assigned to your group and discuss the defenses that may be raised in that case. Discuss how the incident could have been prevented. What risk management techniques could have been used before and after the adverse patient occurrence? Respond to the other case scenario.

APA Style, minimum of 200 words, times new romans, font 12, No plegearism  3 References, scholarly.