Make a follow-up of a student's weekly discussion and respond with your opinion regarding to her post

——You don't have to post this in APA format necessarily, it's just giving feedback to the student .

Alayna Polter

Hello Professor and class, 

Ethical guidelines ensure patients are safe from harm. Having someone prescribe a medication who is not properly educated on the possible side effects, directions, doses, drug interactions and many other implications is considered unethical. A huge component of prescribing ethically includes examining the patients’ needs for the current situation in which they are seeking medical help for which was not done in this case study (Duquesne University, 2020). There is also a legal implication due to providers having the responsibility to make informed medical decisions before prescribing medications due to potential side effects, drug interactions etc. If the doctor prescribes the wrong medication, inappropriate dosages, or misinforms about the possible side effects they could be held liable (Harris, 2020). This will clearly affect everyone including the practice. Practicing without a license will presume this care was negligent. If this individual was injured this could justify punitive damages. If this was ruled in favor of, compensation for the harm would be involved as well as additional penalties for “deceiving the victim” (Suszek, 2023). This would cost the practice in fines as well as diminish their reputation. A medical director is in charge of running the facility, implementing regulations, budgets and many other things. This problem will quickly become their problem when trying to sort out this situation. As for the medical assistant, I am going to discuss the punishment where I live because it can vary depending on state. In Florida this medical assistant is practicing without a license and as a first-time offense this would usually be a first-degree misdemeanor. The penalties for this can include up to one year in jail and up to $1,000 in fines (The Law Place, n.d.).

I clearly do not think this medical assistant was trying to be malicious by her actions. However, she is probably not aware of the implications behind these actions and needs to be educated about what can happen if she does not follow her scope of practice. Therefore, to ensure this does not happen again, everyone needs to be educated about their roles. This is not just directed to medical assistants, but others could be informed how to best utilize them in their practice. It was stated in the case study that this was a busy primary care practice, and management should work to improve the stressful conditions for these workers. They have a lot of different roles and should have the efficient help to get their tasks done but understand exactly what they can and cannot do (Family Medicine, 2022). I also believe something in the computer system would have to be changed. It should not be that easy for someone without the proper education to put in a prescription. I think everyone needs a pin number or password to put in medications for patients.

A leadership quality I would apply is setting ethical standards. Healthcare lacking ethics can have extremely harmful effects on patients lives. Leaders that have built a reputation around integrity can set ethical standards for their team members and influence them to do the same. Another positive change would be having accountability. We all will make mistakes and being accountable for your actions will be favorable for your team. Lastly, applying mentorship is very important, in this circumstance there were many nurse practitioners, and providers that would all be very good leaders. Mentors are able to assess and support others to acquire the necessary skills to exceed in their role (DeVry University, 2022).

 

References

Aprn’s role in Ethical Prescribing: Duquesne University. Duquesne University School of Nursing. (2020, May 20). 

https://onlinenursing.duq.edu/blog/aprns-role-responsibility-ethical-prescribing/Links to an external site.

13 key traits for leadership in Healthcare. devry.edu. (2022, February 23). https://www.devry.edu/blog/key-traits-for-leadership-in-healthcare.html#:~:text=Leading%20with%20a%20positive%20attitude,difficulties%20more%20effectively%20and%20productively.

Family Medicine researchers identify most effective practices of medical assistants in the primary care setting, as well as barriers: Family medicine: Michigan medicine. Family Medicine. (2022, June 16). https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/family-medicine/news/archive/202206/family-medicine-researchers-identify-most-effective-practices-medical-assistants-primary-care

Harris, J. R. (2020, April 8). 
Who is liable for errors involving drug prescriptions?. Harris Lowry Manton LLP. 

https://www.hlmlawfirm.com/blog/who-is-liable-for-errors-involving-drug-prescriptions/Links to an external site.

Suszek, A. (2023, August 8). 
Practicing medicine without a license: Criminal & Civil Liability. www.alllaw.com. https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/medical-malpractice/practicing-without-license-criminal-civil-liability.html#:~:text=Laws%20vary%20by%20state%2C%20but,in%20addition%20to%20prison%20sentences.

What are the penalties for practicing without a license in Florida?. What are the penalties for practicing without a license in Florida? – The Law Place. (n.d.). https://www.thelawplace.com/faqs/what-are-the-penalties-for-practicing-without-a-license-in-florida/#:~:text=Fines%20and%20Imprisonment,5%20years%20in%20state%20prison.

 

NR326 Mental Health Nursing

RUA: Scholarly Article Review Guidelines

Purpose

The student will review, summarize, and critique a scholarly article related to a mental health topic.

Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

(CO 4) Utilize critical thinking skills in clinical decision-making and implementation of the nursing process for psychiatric/mental health clients. (PO 4)

(CO 5) Utilize available resources to meet self-identified goals for personal, professional, and educational development appropriate to the mental health setting. (PO 5)

(CO 7) Examine moral, ethical, legal, and professional standards and principles as a basis for clinical decision-making. (PO 6)

(CO 9) Utilize research findings as a basis for the development of a group leadership experience. (PO 8)

Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

Total points possible: 100 points

Preparing the assignment

1) Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.

a. Select a scholarly nursing or research article, published within the last five years, related to mental health nursing. The content of the article must relate to evidence-based practice.

· You may need to evaluate several articles to find one that is appropriate.

b. Ensure that no other member of your clinical group chooses the same article, then submit your choice for faculty approval.

c. The submitted assignment should be 2-3 pages in length, excluding the title and reference pages.

2) Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the Grading Rubric must match exactly).

a. Introduction (10 points/10%)

· Establishes purpose of the paper

· Captures attention of the reader

b. Article Summary (30 points/30%)

· Statistics to support significance of the topic to mental health care

· Key points of the article

· Key evidence presented

· Examples of how the evidence can be incorporated into your nursing practice

c. Article Critique (30 points/30%)

· Present strengths of the article

· Present weaknesses of the article

· Discuss if you would/would not recommend this article to a colleague

d. Conclusion (15 points/15%)

· Provides analysis or synthesis of information within the body of the text

· Supported by ides presented in the body of the paper

· Is clearly written

e. Article Selection and Approval (5 points/5%)

· Current (published in last 5 years)

· Relevant to mental health care

· Not used by another student within the clinical group

· Submitted and approved as directed by instructor

f. APA format and Writing Mechanics (10 points/10%)

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· Correct use of standard English grammar and sentence structure

· No spelling or typographical errors

· Document includes title and reference pages

· Citations in the text and reference page

For writing assistance (APA, formatting, or grammar) visit the
APA Citation and Writing page in the online library.

Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you fully understand the concepts learned in the review module.

Grading Rubric Criteria are met when the student’s application of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.

Assignment Section and Required Criteria (Points possible/% of total points available)	Highest Level of Performance	High Level of Performance	Satisfactory Level of Performance	Unsatisfactory Level of Performance	Section not present in paper
Introduction (10 points/10%)	10 points	8 points	0 points
Required criteria 1. Establishes purpose of the paper 2. Captures attention of the reader	Includes 2 requirements for section.	Includes 1 requirement for section.	No requirements for this section presented.
Article Summary (30 points/30%)	30 points	25 points	24 points	11 points	0 points
Required criteria 1. Statistics to support significance of the topic to mental health care 2. Key points of the article 3. Key evidence presented 4. Examples of how the evidence can be incorporated into your nursing practice	Includes 4 requirements for section.	Includes 3 requirements for section.	Includes 2 requirements for section.	Includes 1 requirement for section.	No requirements for this section presented.
Article Critique (30 points/30%)	30 points	25 points	11 points	0 points
Required criteria 1. Present strengths of the article 2. Present weaknesses of the article 3. Discuss if you would/would not recommend this article to a colleague	Includes 3 requirements for section.	Includes 2 requirements for section.	Includes 1 requirement for section.	No requirements for this section presented.
Conclusion (15 points/15%)	15 points	11 points	6 points	0 points
1. Provides analysis or synthesis of information within the body of the text 2. Supported by ides presented in the body of the paper 3. Is clearly written	Includes 3 requirements for section.	Includes 2 requirements for section.	Includes 1 requirement for section.	No requirements for this section presented.
Article Selection and Approval (5 points/5%)	5 points	4 points	3 points	2 points	0 points
1. Current (published in last 5 years) 2. Relevant to mental health care	Includes 4	Includes 3	Includes 2	Includes 1	No requirements for

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3. Not used by another student within the clinical group 4. Submitted and approved as directed by instructor	requirements for section.	requirements for section.	requirements for section.	requirement for section.	this section presented.
APA Format and Writing Mechanics (10 points/10%)	10 points	8 points	7 points	4 points	0 points
1. Correct use of standard English grammar and sentence structure 2. No spelling or typographical errors 3. Document includes title and reference pages 4. Citations in the text and reference page	Includes 4 requirements for section.	Includes 3 requirements for section.	Includes 2 requirements for section.	Includes 1 requirement for section.	No requirements for this section presented.
Total Points Possible = 100 points

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Complete Parts 1 and 2 of your Assignment:

• Part 1: Literature Review: Be sure you have completed all required sections of the template (PDF) document.(attached below)
• Part 2: Critical Assessment p aper: look at the rubric for instructions. keep in mind to also Apply feedback of value to you in completing your synthesis of evidence to inform a practice change initiative focusing on quality improvement

RUBRIC:- The Assignment: Part 1: Literature Review of at least 10 scholarly articles:• Using the Walden university Library as your source, search to select at least 10 scholarly articles that represent current literature (i.e., published within the previous 5 years) with evidence that addresses your critical question (I will send you the critical question) and could inform a practice change initiative for quality improvement. Using the Individual -Evidence Summary/Synthesis Tool template document, complete all sections for each article.

-The Assignment: Part 2: (example attached below) Critical Assessment In a p a per of at least 7 pages, plus cover page and references page, include the following:• Write a critical assessment of your search outcomes that synthesizes the evidence from your literature review.

-Demonstrate clear connections between the practice problem that informs your critical question, your appraisal of evidence that addresses the critical question, and resulting clarification on the need for a practice change initiative focusing on quality improvement. Be specific and provide examples.

-Written Expression and Formatting: Paragraph/Sentence StructureParagraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.

-Written Expression and Formatting: The assignment contains parenthetical/in-text citations, and at least 10 evidence-based references are listed.

Can you help me with my assignement.