Part 1
In an effort to increase the understanding of negligence of newly hired certified nursing assistants (CNAs) at your organization, as the assistant to the In-Service Coordinator,
• Define a tort?
• The objectives of Tort Law?
• The types of torts?
• Provide two examples each of intentional and unintentional torts in a healthcare setting.
Part 2
Research and summarize a case that involves an unintentional tort in a healthcare setting in United States and identify the following information:
• The plaintiff.
• The defendant.
• The type of unintentional tort described in the case.
• The four elements of negligence and how each pertains to the case.
Sample Solution