Almost every nursing negligence lawsuit includes one of these five issues:

• poor communication
• inadequate patient assessment
• medication error
• substandard infection control
• improper use of equipment.

Learn how following relevant policies, procedures, and upholding standards of practice can protect nurses even when the patient is injured.

The Legal Issues in Nursing: Empowering Nurses with Medical Legal Knowledge 4-part educational series was developed for Licensed Practical Nurse members of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) by Chris Rokosh, RN, PNC(C), of Connect Medical Legal Experts.