Glossary of Terms
The Care Promise (The Ethical Constant)The fundamental fiduciary and ethical duty a clinician owes to the patient. It is a "Constant" because it remains unchanged regardless of political, social, or administrative variables.
The Blind Spot (Clinical Risk)The gap in patient safety created when the "Sensing Layer" (the nurse) is removed or distracted. In the context of a strike, this results in Vigilance Latency, a measurable delay in detecting patient decline.
Moral Symmetry (The Balanced State)The state where a healthcare system’s operational support perfectly matches the provider’s ethical duty. When this balance breaks, it results in Moral Injury and systemic instability.
The Safety Valve (The Operational Fix)The framework used to restore integrity to a broken system. This includes the Acuity-Agility Index, which uses real-time data to automate staffing and protect the nurse's mental and spiritual bandwidth.
The License Constant (Professional Identity)The reality that a nursing license is a 24/7 commitment to professional standards and the Nurse Practice Act, independent of "off-duty" status or political activism.