(Answered) Despite costs associated with performance appraisal, it is one way health care organizations can ensure that only competent, qualified personnel care for patients.

Overview Despite costs associated with performance appraisal, it is one way health care organizations can ensure that only competent, qualified personnel care for patients. Some management experts have recommended that performance appraisals be eliminated from the work setting. Directions: Do you agree with these experts? Why or why not? Be specific. Remember this is scholarly […]

(Answered) The incorporation of a model when making practice changes is very important for several reasons. Dearholt and Dang (2012, p. 33) indicate that using an appropriate model can help ensure projects bette

The incorporation of a model when making practice changes is very important for several reasons. Dearholt and Dang (2012, p. 33) indicate that using an appropriate model can help ensure projects better align with the organization where they are being implemented.  Selecting an appropriate model to use is an important step in the process.  Buckwalter […]

(Answered) Managers in health care have a legal and moral obligation to ensure high standards of quality and patient safety. As a healthcare leader, you are in a prime position to mandate policy, systems, and pr

Managers in health care have a legal and moral obligation to ensure high standards of quality and patient safety. As a healthcare leader, you are in a prime position to mandate policy, systems, and procedures, and to influence organizational climates. Health care managers possess an essential role in the quality of care and patient safety. […]

(Answered) How does the community health nurse recognize bias, stereotypes, and implicit bias within the community? How should the nurse address these concepts to ensure health promotion activities are culturall

How does the community health nurse recognize bias, stereotypes, and implicit bias within the community? How should the nurse address these concepts to ensure health promotion activities are culturally competent? Propose strategies that you can employ to reduce cultural dissonance and bias to deliver culturally competent care. Include an evidence-based article that address the cultural […]

(Answered) Case One: You are the chief financial officer of Smithville Hospital, and you have recently implemented a budget reduction throughout the hospital. You want to ensure your actions are accepted among t

Case One: You are the chief financial officer of Smithville Hospital, and you have recently implemented a budget reduction throughout the hospital. You want to ensure your actions are accepted among the hospital department managers. What would be the best way to communicate with these department managers? If there is resistance, what should you do? […]