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October Webinar: Duty to Provide Care and Managing Challenging Situations with Patients

Nurses are tasked with managing complex clinical responsibilities and increasingly face the added challenge of navigating challenging patient interactions. These interactions raise important ethical and practical questions about balancing professional obligations, patient care, and the safety of nurses and patients. This webinar will explore the legal implications of and risk management considerations for addressing challenging...
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Nurse Practitioner Webinar Series: Managing Consultations & Referrals in Primary Care

Join us for the fourth session in our NP Series. This webinar will discuss the NP’s role in initiating, managing, and acting on consultations and referrals in a primary care setting. By discussing recent case law and current nursing standards, we will explore key legal considerations while identifying practical strategies NPs can implement to reduce...
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Ask a Lawyer: Documentation During Staffing Shortages

Question: My unit is always short-staffed, meaning that we have to constantly triage orders and reassess patient needs. Should this be documented in the patient’s chart?
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