You will be provided with a link to a Tribunal Decision about a case concerning a nurse: Please read the case at the link provided:
In your Essay:
1 In the context of this case, provide a statement of individual accountability in clinical practice and how it relates to the professional codes and standards of practice for advanced practice nurses or nurse practitioners. Provide at least 6 examples from this case that illustrate breaches of individual accountability and identify which codes/standards/legislation /hospital policies were breached.
2 Explain expectations of nurses practicing at an advanced level in terms of collegial accountability.
Describe how the episodes of misconduct (deliberate actions that constitute a lack of accountability) in this case, might have been prevented (at least 3 examples) AND addressed (followed up – at least 3 examples) in the context of collegial accountability.
3 Describe the responsibilities of health facilities regarding organisational accountability.
Discuss at least 4 organisational accountability issues and whether there was organisational tolerance of shifts in practice across safety boundaries. 4 What actions were taken by the health care organisation in this case, and what actions were taken by other relevant organisations
