To Reduce the Incidence of Falls in a Skilled Nursing

question 21

Multiple Choice

To reduce the incidence of falls in a skilled nursing unit,the nurse manager contacts the risk manager.Risk management is a process in which people attempt to identify potential hazards and

• A) compensate for previous injuries.
• B) eliminate these risks before anyone else is harmed.
• C) supersede the need for staff members to file incident reports.
• D) discipline staff members who have been involved in previous incident reports.

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Definitions:

Administrative Law

A branch of public law that governs the activities of administrative agencies of government including rulemaking, adjudication, or the enforcement of a specific regulatory agenda.

Administrative Hearings

Proceedings conducted by a government agency to resolve disputes, apply regulations, or impose penalties, typically less formal than court trials.

Jury

A group of people sworn to render a verdict or decision in a legal case based on the evidence presented to them.

Informal Rulemaking

A process used by government agencies to create regulations through a less formal procedure that usually involves publishing a proposed rule, allowing public comment, and then issuing a final rule.