4 Principles of Nursing Code of Ethics According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), the nursing code of ethics guides “carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession.” Ethics, in general, are the moral principles that dictate how a person will conduct themselves. Ethical […]
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What is HIPAA? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law requiring national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the HIPAA Privacy Rule to implement the requirements of HIPAA. […]
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Avoiding Conflict with Assertive Communication Offer direct communication in a considerate manner Assertive communication should not be confused with an aggressive communication style. In many English-speaking countries, assertiveness has mistakenly come to be recognized as a communication method that can alienate: ‘I’m not sure if I approve of our new line manager; he comes across […]
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Communication Etiquette The way you communicate in writing or over the phone is sometimes more important than communication in person. This is because people may not be able to see your body language or hear your tone of voice. So word choice is imperative. Avoid confusion by omitting jokes that could be misinterpreted. Letter Format […]
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