Instructions

It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format.

Classroom Participation

Students are expected to address the initial discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however should be correlated to the literature.

All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers for partial credit following the guidelines above.

Initial Response

Instructions:

When developing new clinical interventions or practice changes, a systems approach can help maintain a culture of safety and minimize liability. For this discussion, answer the following question prompts:

1. Outline the potential risks associated with the one of the proposed practice changes examined in your Unit 3 Gap Analysis.
2. When harm does occur, what is your organization's/system's policy on disclosure?
3. Locate and discuss your state's apology law and provide an overview of what it encompasses.
4. Are there formal policies within your organization/system about what to do when harm occurs? Are these aligned with your state's apology law?

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Your initial response is due by Wednesday at 11:59 pm CT.

Estimated time to complete: 2 – 4 hours