Standards of Care
December 1, 2010
To determine if the healthcare professional is acting as a reasonable and prudent individual in similar circumstances, they must act within the applicable standards, rules, and regulations.
These sources may include:
- Joint Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) rules and regulations
- Helathcare Professional Associations
- Policies and procedures set forth by the institution
- Job descriptions
- Current medical literature
- Opinions of experts within the field of question