Responsibility, Accountability, and Liability
The responsibility and liability for nutritional care within healthcare institutions are becoming increasingly complex, especially as certain care disciplines position themselves as the primary point of contact. This raises questions about the distribution of responsibilities and legal liability. A systematic analysis of these concepts can clarify the role played by the Chef (Gastro-engineering) and the implications that may arise from it.
Responsibility
Definition:
The obligation to take care of a task, person, or situation, while also accepting the consequences of one's own actions or omissions.
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Accountability
Definition:
The extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility for their decisions and actions, and is open to being held to account for them.
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Liability
Definition:
The legal responsibility for the consequences of actions or omissions, whereby the party involved may be legally required to compensate for damages.
What this means for the leading Chef in healthcare: