Elements of Malpractice Claim |
Pertinent Facts |
| Failure to update a physician on the progress of the patient’s conditions. | Nurse A had a responsibility to inform Dr. Grumpy of the condition of Mr. Jones. When the condition of Mr. Jones started changing, Nurse A decided to watch as the patient suffered instead of calling Dr. Grumpy. Nurse A was, therefore, to be held accountable for his or her actions. The nurse did not value the aspect of communication that is relevant to any organization. |
| Failure by the nurse to get information from the patient. | Nurse A did not make any attempt to seek information from the patient, Mr. Jones. This would have helped Nurse A to understand the medical condition of the patient and prepare how best to attend to the patient in case of an emergency. Mr. Jones would have informed Nurse A how the day shifts nurses had attended to him and how he had responded to treatment during the day |
| Failure to document | Documentation is a requirement for most nurses. It shows that a nurse knows what is expected from them as it outlines the procedures to be followed when handling patients. In case of a sudden change in the condition of the patient, the nurse will produce the information as a backup in their defense. Nurse A did not document any information regarding the condition of Mr. Jones during the night. The nurse ignored this primary requirement of proper documentation that nurses learned during training. |
| Negligent supervision by nurses. | Every nurse has to follow the underlined standards of care that ensure the safety of the patient being attended to. Nurse A failed in her responsibility to provide and coordinate safe and effective nursing care to Mr. Jones. Nurse A made an independent medical judgment that put the life of Mr. Jones at risk. Nurse A did not take care of Mr. Jones as required by the standards of nursing care during the time that she was attending to him. |
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