Standards in nursing play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the profession. They help in:
Ensuring Quality Care: By setting clear expectations, standards help in providing high-quality care to patients. Protecting Patients: They safeguard patients from harm and ensure that they receive competent and ethical care. Professional Accountability: Standards hold nurses accountable for their actions and decisions, promoting professional responsibility. Legal Framework: They provide a legal benchmark for evaluating nursing practice in case of disputes or malpractice claims.
