Professional Responsability and Organization of Nursing

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
recall the deontological rules related to professional activity, critically evaluating their application in practice;
illustrate the legal rules governing professional practice;
identify the main legislative rules governing the health organisation;
describe the organization of the nursing service;
give examples of the organizational models of nursing care;
recall and apply the tools related to the organization of nursing care;
apply the concepts of quality of care and of nursing risk management.

Knowledge and understanding:
- psycho-social and humanistic sciences for the understanding of normal and pathological relational dynamics, defense or adaptive reactions of the newborn and the family in situations of mental and social distress and physical suffering;
- ethical, legal issues for the understanding of the organizational complexity of the Health Care System, relevance and usefulness of acting in compliance with regulations and procedures, as well as respect for values and ethical dilemmas arising in daily practice; they are also aimed at promoting an understanding of professional autonomy, integration areas and interdependence with other healthcare providers.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
- plan the delivery of nursing care in collaboration with the family and the interdisciplinary care group;
- evaluate the progress of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary group, guaranteeing continuity of care;
- be responsible for providing and evaluating pediatric nursing care in accordance with professional quality standards and considering legal indications and ethical responsibilities such as newborns'