Question

A nurse who has recently been promoted to unit manager questions her immediate supervisor if there is any potential liability for her as a result of the actions of her nursing staff member. What information included in the supervisor's response would be appropriate (select all that apply)?

1) An individual nurse is solely responsible for their actions
2) As long as you are working in good faith you cannot be found liable
3) As a supervisor there is some liability if measures are not followed to ensure staff understand how to utilize the care equipment
4) A supervisor is required to assess the performance of their staff to ensure competency
5) Employer liability is limited to cases in which a death occurs

Answer 1

The supervisor's response should include information about individual nurse responsibility, supervisor's role in assessing staff performance, and working in good faith. Correct option is 1.

Step-by-step explanation:

The supervisor's response should include the following information:

1. An individual nurse is solely responsible for their actions: This is true as nurses are accountable for their own actions and should follow established protocols.
2. A supervisor is required to assess the performance of their staff to ensure competency: As a supervisor, it is important to regularly evaluate the performance of nursing staff to ensure they are competent in their roles.
3. As long as you are working in good faith you cannot be found liable: If the unit manager is acting in good faith and following established protocols, they should not be held personally liable for the actions of their staff.