The speakers will present nursing practice case studies that have the potential of becoming criminal in nature and invite the audience to identify scope-of-practice issues that were adhered to or violated. All will brainstorm on prevention strategies and mitigation strategies to keep patients out of harm's way. Legal and ethical resources available to nurses will be shared.

Educational Objectives

• Analyze two case studies for potential violations of nursing standards of care
• Identify strategies that can prevent or mitigate violations in nursing practice
• Discuss legal and ethical resources available to nurses in any practice setting

Level: Intermediate