ecierra

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1. Malpractice insurance for RNs?

   ecierra posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am trying to decide if I should get my own malpractice insurance in addition to what the hospital provides. Some of my friends won't work without it, and others don't care, but I don't really know that much about it. Any suggestions?

2. Who can translate consents?

   ecierra replied to Goodyear's topic in General Nursing

   One of my friends, who is an ER RN, is fluent in spanish. This helps her with the Pre procedure questions such as have you eaten today, and where does it hurt, but when it comes to any signature, like for blood products, even she has to get a certif...

3. Who can translate consents?

   ecierra replied to Goodyear's topic in General Nursing

   Using translators like secretaries and housekeeping staff is a violation of HIPPA, so I know that you can't use them for translating. As I understand it, a certified interpreter can legally translate for informed consent. In our hospital, we have e...