To prepare:
• Consider the ethical implications of disclosure and nondisclosure.
• Research federal and state laws for advanced practice nurses. Reflect on the legal implications of disclosure and nondisclosure for you and the health clinic.
• Consider what you would do as the advanced practice nurse in this scenario including whether or not you would disclose your error.
• Review the Institute for Safe Medication Practices website in the Learning Resources, PLU 3 current, related articles or resources . Consider the process of writing prescriptions. Think about strategies to avoid medication errors.
To complete:
Write a 2- to 3- page paper that addresses the following:
• Explain the ethical and legal implications of disclosure and nondisclosure. Be sure to reference laws specific to your state. (Georgia)
• Describe what you would do as the advanced practice nurse in this scenario including whether or not you would disclose your error. Provide your rationale.
• Explain the process of writing prescriptions including strategies to minimize medication errors.
References
• Institute for Safe Medication Practices. (2012). ISMP's list of error-prone abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations. Retrieved from https://www.ismp.org/Tools/errorproneabbreviations.pdf
• Drug Enforcement Administration. (n.d.). Mid-level practitioners authorization by state. Retrieved from August 23, 2012, https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg/practioners/index.html