Explain the accountability of the nurse leader for decisions that affect health care delivery and patient outcomes.
Create 1–2 page outlines of your response plan for three intervention scenarios. Nurse leaders need to quickly identify a strategy for evaluating a nursing leadership problem and the dynamics related to the problem, in order to orchestrate intervention efforts and put together a plan of action that leads to stakeholder cooperation.Show LessBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1: Integrate key nursing leadership, management, and communication concepts into collaborative practice situations.
Explain concepts of change theory and how it can be used as a tool to manage situations.
Describe an effective leadership style to address a problem.
Competency 2: Explain the accountability of the nurse leader for decisions that affect health care delivery and patient outcomes.
Describe how outcomes or success of the style selected for each situation could be measured.
Competency 4: Apply professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct in professional practice.
Explain how professional and legal standards guide the effective nurse leader when making decisions.
Competency 5: Communicate in manner that is consistent with the expectations of a nursing professional.
Write content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and current APA style.
Reference
Kelly, P., & Tazbir, J. (2014). Essentials of nursing leadership and management (3rd ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar.
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CONTEXT
Nurses may employ multiple leadership styles. When thinking about an appropriate leadership style, take into consideration the personal style, the situation being addressed, the environment in which the situation is taking place, and the other people who may be involved. Anticipating potential situations you are likely to encounter in your professional life, as well as devising an effective strategy in advance to handle them, can reduce stress and promote confidence on the job.
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community.
What strategies could you use for handling conflict with staff, patients, or patients’ family members?
What factors should you consider when determining an intervention?
What factors should you consider when selecting a leadership style in response to a problem or situation?
Answer preview Explain the accountability of the nurse leader for decisions that affect health care delivery and patient outcomes.
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