(HS 078617 Fenner 2023) Legal Pitfalls in a Mental Health Crisis

Course overview

Mental health crises are contributing to rapid expansions of our roles as nurses. Nurses are functioning more independently with increased responsibilities and potential for legal risks. Violence, anxiety, depression, gender, substance use, isolation, suicide and other mental health issues are prevalent daily. These issues impact nursing care interventions, regardless of your environment. This seminar will show you how to continue to help the people you have been trained to help while still protecting yourself from legal pitfalls. Case studies with specific examples will be discussed providing you with hands on strategies for implementing safe, ethical and effective care, minimizing your legal risks exposure.