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Legal Issues for Direct Care Staff

Recorded On: 01/03/2023

As a nursing assistant and healthcare employee you are required to follow certain laws. Ethical behavior are standards that develop because of understanding right from wrong and are based on moral values of individual and of society in general. Legal aspects of providing care to frail elders is a hot topic today and one that each of us should be aware of. 

Objectives:

  • Discuss how “scope of practice” and “standard of care” govern your day-to-day job performance
  • List three signs of abuse and neglect
  • Describe the difference between assault and battery

Angie Szumlinski, LNHA, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, BS

Angie Szumlinski, LNHA, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, BS

Director of Risk Management

HealthCap Risk Management Services

Ms. Szumlinski is a nationally-recognized leader in long-term care with experience as an Owner/Provider, Administrator, Director of Nursing, Corporate Quality Assurance Coordinator and independent consultant. Ms. Szumlinski conducts risk management visits at facilities across the country, touching every acuity level within the post-acute care spectrum. Ms. Szumlinski served as an Associate Board Member for NCAL, is a member of the AHCA/NCAL Survey/Regulatory committee, NCAL Quality committee, HCAM Legal/ Clinical Committee and served as a Senior Examiner/Team Leader for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program for 7 years. Ms. Szumlinski is a Nurse Planner for the HealthCap® RMS ANCC accredited education program.

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