Distractions are everywhere. They may include cellphones, multiple alarms sounding,

Purpose

THIS WEEK’S GRADED DISCUSSION TOPIC RELATES TO THE FOLLOWING COURSE OUTCOME (CO).

Course Outcomes

THIS ASSIGNMENT ENABLES THE STUDENT TO MEET THE FOLLOWING COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO 6: Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client’s right to privacy. (PO 6)

Preparing the Discussion

• Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF CONCEPTS FOR THE WEEK

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

• Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
• Best Practices include:
• Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
• Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.
• Select different classmates for your reply each week.
• Discussion Question

Distractions are everywhere. They may include cellphones, multiple alarms sounding, overhead paging, monitors beeping, and various interruptions that disrupt your clinical practice.

• Give an example of an ethical or legal issue that may arise if a patient has a poor outcome or sentinel event because of a distraction such as alarm fatigue. What does evidence reveal about alarm fatigue and distractions in healthcare when it comes to patient safety?