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What does the Joint Commission discourage whenever possible?
What does the Joint Commission discourage whenever possible?
- Medication administration
- Telephone orders (correct)
- Patient discharge
- Patient assessments
In what instances are telephone orders considered essential according to the text?
In what instances are telephone orders considered essential according to the text?
- To shorten patient visits
- To ensure timely care (correct)
- To facilitate social interactions
- To speed up documentation
What should be in place for telephone orders according to the text?
What should be in place for telephone orders according to the text?
- Detailed care plans
- Automated systems for order entry
- Guidelines for documentation and verification (correct)
- Increased staff supervision
What is a basic concern in nursing profession related to patient information?
What is a basic concern in nursing profession related to patient information?
Who does the patient information belong to according to the text?
Who does the patient information belong to according to the text?
Which aspect of privacy involves the communication of information?
Which aspect of privacy involves the communication of information?
Who can be held liable if a nurse gives out patient information without authorization?
Who can be held liable if a nurse gives out patient information without authorization?
Who is NOT allowed routine access to patient information without administrative responsibility related to patient care?
Who is NOT allowed routine access to patient information without administrative responsibility related to patient care?
What do healthcare agencies provide patients regarding privacy policies?
What do healthcare agencies provide patients regarding privacy policies?
What is the purpose of sending patient information to third-party payers?
What is the purpose of sending patient information to third-party payers?
How can a nurse safeguard patient information?
How can a nurse safeguard patient information?
Study Notes
Joint Commission Guidelines
- Discourages telephone orders whenever possible to minimize errors.
Essential Telephone Orders
- Considered essential in emergency situations where immediate medical action is required and written orders are not feasible.
Requirements for Telephone Orders
- Must be followed by a written confirmation and should be authenticated by a physician’s signature.
Patient Information Concerns
- Basic concern in nursing is safeguarding patient confidentiality and integrity of information.
Ownership of Patient Information
- Patient information belongs to the individual patient, with rights to privacy and confidentiality.
Aspect of Privacy
- Privacy relates to communication of patient information and maintaining confidentiality.
Liability in Information Sharing
- Nurses can be held liable for disclosing patient information without authorization, facing repercussions for breaches of confidentiality.
Access Restrictions
- Individuals not involved in direct patient care are not allowed routine access to patient information unless they have administrative responsibilities.
Patient Privacy Policies
- Healthcare agencies provide patients with clear privacy policies, detailing their rights and how their information will be handled.
Purpose of Sharing Information
- Sending patient information to third-party payers is primarily for billing and reimbursement purposes.
Safeguarding Patient Information
- Nurses can safeguard patient information by adhering to privacy protocols, utilizing secure communication methods, and only sharing information on a need-to-know basis.
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Learn about the importance of clear guidelines for documenting and verifying telephone orders in nursing practice. Understand the exceptions when telephone orders are necessary for timely care, despite being discouraged by The Joint Commission.
