What is the risk of performing a procedure "your way" instead of following DaVita's Policies and Procedures?

Choosing to perform a procedure "your way" instead of adhering to DaVita's established Policies and Procedures can significantly increase the risk of civil liability in the event of an adverse patient outcome. Healthcare organizations develop these policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, as well as to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

When clinicians deviate from standardized protocols, it creates a potential gap in the quality of care provided. If a patient experiences an adverse outcome due to this deviation, the individual may be held legally responsible under civil liability. This legal framework serves to protect patients and ensures that healthcare providers are accountable for the care they deliver.

In practice, following established procedures helps to maintain consistency in patient care, mitigate risks, and ensure that all staff is performing tasks that have been rigorously tested and validated. This is essential not only for safeguarding patient health but also for protecting healthcare professionals from potential legal repercussions.

The other choices fail to recognize the importance of established protocols in providing safe, high-quality patient care.