Ashley is a DNP-prepared APRN and works for Westview Healthcare Clinic in an urban area. She leads and directs the care delivery of a nurse practitioner team and the care provided by her team by reviewing patients’ medical records and ensuring that standards of care are met. On Monday morning, Ashley was notified that two of the practitioner’s clinic patients committed heinous crimes, and one homeless patient committed suicide within days after their clinic visit.
After a thorough examination of the medical records, it was revealed that the patients all had a significant history of substance abuse, were diagnosed with mental health issues, and were treated by the same member of her team. Upon further review, Ashley discovered that the mental and psychological assessment components were not addressed according to Westview’s standards of care and assessment policies and accreditation expectations. Ashley deduces that there may be an ethical and/or legal breach of practice based on clinic, state, and national policies that may have over-reaching consequences for the practitioner and Westview Healthcare Clinic.
In the discussion for this week, you will analyze the scenario based on the facts provided to you. Discuss the proposed actions Ashley should take. Identify the DNP Essential that most resonates with and is associated with this scenario and your recommended solution, and justify your reasoning.
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