Discussion Post: Legal Reporting In Health Care
In this discussion preparation, you were asked to analyze the state legislative reporting requirements and then use meta comprehension to identify the criminal and civil risks to health care professionals for failing to report certain incidents. Provide examples of legal case law to support your response. 2 to 3 pages.
PREPARATION MATERIAL
A variety of legal reporting requirements are mandated by both federal and state regulatory agencies. To prepare for the discussion this week, analyze the state legislative reporting requirements (textbook Chapter 18, page 502). Then, use metacomprehension to identify the criminal and civil risks to health care professionals for failing to report certain incidents (Chapter 18, pages 503-512). You will need to provide examples of legal case law to support your analysis.
Read the following to augment your understanding of the discussion topic: Reasons for Not Reporting Patient Safety Incidents in General Practice: A Qualitative Study.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.