The Signature Assignment (SA):
The SA is worth 40% of your course grade and you MUST score a 78% or higher on it to pass the entire course. It is very important to put time and focused energy into your work for this assignment.
Please read the following articles and watch the video about the RaDonda Vaught Case. Then continue to do your own research on the aspects of this case directly related to nursing responsiblity and legalities. I encourage you to spend considerable time researching this case more in-depth outside of the provided resources here.
Complete a Root Cause Analysis based on this case:
Explain what a Root Cause Analysis is and the purpose of using one for your facility.
What were the major issues and contributing factors that led to the incident in the RaDonda Vaught Case? What occurred based on facts shared in these resources?
Please include all details surrounding this case. Explain the situation and causes. Speak to issues that may have led to distraction, protection of the hospital, nursing responsibilities, and anything else you feel is pertinent to share about this case.
What, how, and why did this incident occur?
What was this nurse charged with? Do you think this was fair after completing your research?
What are opportunities and/or plans of improvement to prevent similar situations in happen in the future?
Please also share your feelings and concerns as a result of studying this particular case. How can you better protect your patients and yourself?
Use at least three scholarly references within 5 years. Include a title page and reference page
Former nurse speaks out after sentencing in fatal drug error | Nightline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69hdAy6oay8Links to an external site.
Ramsay, M. (2022, June 22). Lessons learned from the Radonda Vaught case. Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare. Retrieved March 3, 2023, from https://www.psqh.com/analysis/lessons-learned-from-the-radonda-vaught-case/
https://www.psqh.com/analysis/lessons-learned-from-the-radonda-vaught-case/Links to an external site.
Gluck, F., & Timms, M. (2022, May 13). Radonda Vaught sentenced to three years probation on a diverted sentence, could see record wiped. The Tennessean. Retrieved March 3, 2023, from https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2022/05/13/radonda-vaught-sentenced-vanderbilt-nurse/9717529002/
https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2022/05/13/radonda-vaught-sentenced-vanderbilt-nurse/9717529002/Links to an external site.
