NURS 4067

A nurse manager of a 20-bed medical unit finds that 80% of the patients are older adults. She is asked to assess and adapt the unit to better meet the unique needs of older adult patients. According to complexity principles, what would be the best approach to take in making this change? a. Leverage the hierarchical management position to get unit staff involved in assessment and planning. b. Engage involved staff at all levels in the decision-making process. c. Focus the assessment on th...

In an effort to control costs and maximize revenues, the Rehabilitation Unit at Cross Hospital reduces the number of its nursing managers. Within a year the number of adverse events on the units has doubled. This may be attributable to: Correct Answer-Fewer clinical leaders and advocates for necessary resources. Traditional approaches to ensuring patient safety have focused on: Correct Answer-Assigning blame What is the primary purpose of nursing standards? Correct Answer-To identify the d...