Accountability is a term often used in the health care profession, which requires individuals to assume responsibility for their own actions. However, the definition varies and can be misunderstood in certain contexts. For this reason, it is important in the health profession to establish a well-defined definition of the term accountability, in order for employees to abide by the policies and procedures implement in the facility’s protocol. In a health care occupation, it is the nurse’s duty as part of the standards of care to be accountable and responsible for their actions. In order to understand the impact of accountability in patient care, nurses must understand how their actions can significantly impact their patients’ health. Patients