The two different degrees of negligence are ordinary and gross. Pozgar (2012) describes an ordinary negligence, as nonfeasance or an individual not taking action when there is a need for it, whereas, in the same situation, a rational person would have acted. In contrast, he explains a gross negligence, as malfeasance or when an individual acts inappropriately, disregarding the safety and wellbeing of another person. These events depict that a civil wrong or tort action has occurred. Moreover, whether it is fallacious or pure negligence, in hospital settings staff members are held accountable. According to Pozgar (2012), both a life-threating event and injury to a patient under care is grounds for a lawsuit, which under tort, could lead