Question

11)   What legal obligations does a Nurse have in relation to the confidentiality of nursing documentation?

13)   Provide 2 (two) examples of situations where information technology is used in nursing communication.

14)   Outline 4 (four) email etiquettes you must comply with when sending and receiving work emails.

15)   Outline 3 (three) simple strategies you could implement in a healthcare setting to facilitate the special needs of a person with low vision to interpret their environment.

Answer 1

11) Legal obligations of a nurse in maintaining confidentiality of nursing documentation

* Patients have right to maintain their health informations confidentially so nurse should

               make sure that health informations patients are safe and secure.

            * Health informations in documentation used as a legal document so the nurse must

               try to maintain the confidentiality of information.

           * When using electronic health records nurse should not leave the computer unattented

              after logged to patient charts.

           * Nurse do not share security password to other health care members to maintain confidentiality

              of patient data.

          * Nurse should place patient documents away from public views.

13) Information technology helps in nursing communication through,

              * Nurses can communicate patient health informations to the physician through

                EHR (Electronic health records)

              * Nurses can communicate with pharmacist about drugs needed for the patient

                by using computer for intending drugs to the pharmacy department.

14) Four email etiquettes in work emails are

               * Workers should use a valid email address.

               * Data in the email should be specific and clear.

               * Avoid spelling and grammer mistakes.

               * After writting email double check for avoiding errors.

15) Three stratgies for a low vision patient to interpret their environment in hospital

                   * Give orientation to the patient about his room and services available in the setting.

                   * Demonstrate use of patient bell in emergency conditions.

                   * Give bed or room near nurses station for early identification of patient needs.