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L6 (Australian legal System (two (2) main sources of Australian law…
L6
Australian legal System
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nurse’s responsibility: understand the laws relevant to them dependent upon their state or territory of practice
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Laws relevant to nurses
Mandatory reporting
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reasonable grounds to believe, notifiable conduct, report that person to AHPRA
such as
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public at risk of substantial harm, practitioner has an impairment
public at risk of substantial harm, practicing the profession in a way that constitutes a significant departure from accepted professional standards
Negligence
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The person suffered harm (physical, emotional,
financial, etc.)
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Professional boundaries
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the edges between a professional, therapeutic relationship and a non‐professional or personal relationship
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four main areas
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Gifts, services and financial relations
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Nursing standards
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Documentation standards
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Purpose
permanent record of the patient’s health journey, accountability for the care
for managing resources and risks, for planning and research
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should be
Clear – legible, unambiguous
Concise – to the point, without unnecessary “padding”
Correct – supported by facts rather than opinion, inclusive
of all relevant information
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Centered on the patient – focused on patient care and
needs, not on staff unless relevant
Complete – all boxes ticked, information filled in
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Scope of practice
defined as
education and tools to self-assess what they are competent and confident to undertake as part of their nursing role
influenced by
educational preparation, clinical experience, employer policies and procedures, state and federal law and standards for nursing practice
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