Download or read book The Essential Legal Handbook for Nurses (Packs of 10) written by Dinah Brothers and published by Hcpro, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential Legal Handbook for Nurses: Best Practices for Nursing Staff puts practical legal know-how into the hands of new and experienced staff, offering nurse educators and managers a proactive tool for orientation and in-service training. This compact handbook gives staff nurses in hospital and long-term care organizations the crucial, commonsense steps to take to protect themselves and their employer against avoidable legal liability. From social media practices to safety requirements, The Essential Legal Handbook for Nurses provides staff with the rules of the road! This handbook will help nursing staff: - Understand their legal rights - Grasp the universal liability risks of the nursing profession - Align with policies regarding privacy, including those related to social media - Practice accountability in an interprofessional workplace - Understand and follow best safety practices