The law and how it is interpreted and followed in the administration of medicine is an important aspect that must be placed in the foreground. Law, simply put, refers to rules of social conduct that are enforceable and are not meant to be broken. While the practice of medicine involves myriad systematic complexities that expose healthcare organizations to potential legal issues, healthcare leaders must establish procedural methods and policies to mitigate liability risk through the implementation of robust risk management programs. Failure to adhere to established laws, policies, and procedures can lead to legal problems for both the organization and its employees (Brock & Mastroianni, 2013). As seen in the case study project for this course, adherence to policies and procedures, as well as understanding of the law was ignored, thus triggering a lawsuit against the healthcare organization and a member of its staff. To fully understand and answer the questions required for this course project, I will analyze the information objectively using facts as they relate to the law. The case information provided to HCA 302 students in the course project requires an answer to several questions regarding the nurses' conduct, whether or not the nurse qualifies for immunity, the level of evaluation and reevaluation conducted, the importance of documentation, and whether changes in patients' blood pressure warranted physician notification and communication. By analyzing the case provided, I found that the nurse should not be exempted from liability on the basis that she is a public official. To better understand the reasoning behind my answer, it is appropriate to consider the law as...... middle of paper... coping with their profession. While law and medicine present unique challenges for healthcare organizations, managers must ensure they understand and communicate applicable laws and policies to their employees. Additionally, they must also be informed whether their state applies a common law doctrine of contributory or comparative negligence and whether a party who negligently injures another is held liable when the injured party himself played a role in his or her injury (Showalter, 2011). Finally, even though the nurse committed a wrong act in this case, the hospital was also held accountable for her actions, so it is critical that organizations fully understand the nature of existing relationships and how those relationships, once formed, create liabilities that, if not met properly, can trigger a wave of unwanted lawsuits.