To prepare for this Discussion: •Review the definitions of negligence on pages 48-49 of Legal Essentials of Health Care Administration, and assess the case in light of these definitions. What form of negligence (e.g., malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance) might it be? Is it an example of ordinary or gross negligence?
•Consider the case’s description of the health care organization in which the incident took place as well as the actions of others involved in the case. In a setting such as this, what, if anything, might a health care administrator do to prevent negligence such as this from happening? If it does occur, how could the administrator help resolve the matter satisfactorily?
