Module 3 Discussion Board
Order Description
Module Objectives:

Upon completion of this module students will be able to describe legal issues and safety considerations in healthcare Human Resources and Nursing management.

Meets Course Objective #2 as listed below;

#2. Identify the major items of legislation affecting human resources management in healthcare organizations.
Readings:

READING ASSIGNMENT:

Flynn, W.J., Mathis, R. L., Jackson, J. H., Valentine, S.R. (2016). Health care human resource management (3rd ed.). South-Western. Thompson
Chapters 4 & 14

American Nurses Association. (2009). Scope and standards for nurse administrators (2nd ed.). ANA: Washington, DC.

Applicable readings in the Nursing, Human Resources, and Business literature

ASSIGNMENT:

Answer the following questions on the Module 3 discussion Board.

1. Discuss EEO, AAP, and/or other recent healthcare related legislation which may impact human resources and nurse management decisions.

2. Describe the role of professional nurses and professional nursing organizations in the development of healthcare legislation.

3. Identify and discuss Safety, Health, & Security (SHS) Issues for Nurse Managers/Administrators

4. Discuss TJC and other regulatory bodies that affect the employee safety and security in healthcare organization.