In the UK, a nurse notices that a colleague repeatedly fails to attend required clinical supervision. No patient harm has occurred. What should the nurse do?
Correct answer: A. Raise the concern through the appropriate management process
- A. Raise the concern through the appropriate management process
- B. Ignore it because supervision is the colleague's private matter
- C. Post a warning about the colleague on a staff social media group
- D. Wait for evidence of patient harm before taking any action
Explanation
Professional accountability includes maintaining competence and raising concerns that may affect safe practice. Using the appropriate management process supports early action, while public criticism or waiting for harm is inappropriate.
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