Assignment 1 – Written AssignmentHSNS376/576 Assignment 1Weight: 30%Must Complete: YesWord Length: 1500 (+/- 10%)Notes: Written Assignment and video recorded reflectionDue Date: This is displayed at the bottom of this pageThis assessment relates to:HSNS376 – Learning Outcomes 1-5HSNS576 – Learning Outcomes 1-5Submission: Online only via Moodle siteAssessment 1: Safeguarding patient careThis assignment examines the roles and responsibilities nurses have in making decisions about the practice to keep patients safe in Australian healthcare.As a core skill for nurses, reflection is a conscious effort to think systematically about an activity or incident that allows us to consider the impact on individuals and their professional futures.Case studyIn 2001, 18-month-old Josie King died while an inpatient at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Her mother, Sorrel King, tells the story of how this happened and explains her role as a consumer (parent) in improving patient safety.*Please note Josie’s story is a confronting and avoidable tragic incident that occurred in a hospital. Please be aware that it may cause you distress and seek support if you need it. You can discuss this with the unit coordinator or contact UNE Student Support.The Josie King StoryIn preparation for the assessment taskView – the video of Josie’s storyreview – the associated relevant documents belowi. Review the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards of Practice fhttps://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Professional-standards/registered-nurse-standards-for-practice.aspxii. Australian Commission Safety and Quality in Health Care National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards: Partnering with consumer standards and following the link Partnering with patients in their own care.iii. Code of conduct; Code of conduct for nursesiv. Code of Ethics; Code of ethics for nurses from 1 March 2018, the International Council of Nurses Code of ethics is in effect for all nurses in AustraliaPart 1 – Written Essay (1500) 20marks (to be written in essay format)Registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and midwives are responsible for making professional judgments about when an activity is within their scope of practice and, when it is not, for initiating consultation and collaboration with, or referral to, other healthcare team members.Differentiate and critically discuss the legal, ethical and clinical issues that may have contributed to Josie King’s death? Within the discussion, determine how the registered nurses’ values and attitudes impact their responsibilities in keeping patients safe.When discussing the identified issues, integrate and apply the relevant Codes and the Australian Registered Nurses’ Standards of Practice that aims to prevent events such as Josie’s death.* You are expected to support this section with quality scholarly journals, books, policies & professional standard references applicable to the Australian context in APA Version 7 Style in-text and end referencing list.Part 2 – Recorded Reflection (5-7minutes) 10marksThrough a recording, reflect on how Josie’s story impacts you and your values, beliefs and attitudes about your future role as a registered nurse and safeguarding patient care.Within this, present professional practice challenges that may arise within the nursing practice; What do you believe are the most important ways to demonstrate your integrity as a health professional? And how will you evaluate your professional practice and your professional identity?Referencing the audio recording – A separate single page can be submitted for your references for the reflection. Alternatively, identify the references separately on your main assessment file submission with an additional heading; Reflection references.Creating and submitting your assessmentMarking RubricThe marking rubric provided below should be used as a guide for you when preparing your assignment.HSNS376 A1 – Rubric_T2
