NUR Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing NUR 492 October 1, 2012 Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing Effective leadership and management are an essential part of any health care facility. Portraying excellence in this part of health care is necessary to deliver quality care to patients. The core to any facility is nursing and acquiring the best leadership and management is the key to any facility. Therefore, behavior, involvement, demeanor, and discipline of a healthcare facility start with their leadership, which develops the commitment and drive for this facility. This paper will explain the difference between leadership and management, explain characteristics of an effective leader, and last illustrate views of leadership.
The nurse applied new dressing in the wound and medical decision was established. I would code this scenario 99212. • A mother brings in her 6-month-old male child for a routine wellness
Gina knew that prenatal care should start before getting pregnant, but she did not know the medical system in the U.S.A. Therefore, she only went to see a doctor after eight weeks into her pregnancy. Gina visited her obstetrics and gynecology doctor once a month until the 8th month, around the 32nd week. After 32 weeks, the doctor asked her to visit every two weeks. She visited her doctor every week after the 36th week until the labor.
This paper will address the foundational frameworks of QI, the various stakeholders’ definition of quality, the various roles of clinicians and patients in QI. This paper will also address why quality management is needed in health care industry, accrediting and regulatory organizations involved in QI. The Foundational Frameworks of QI The foundational framework of QI is a continuous process that focuses on multiple relationships such as implementing improvements and improvements in processes. Some areas that organizations may concentrate their improvement efforts on are the reduction of medication errors, reduction of emergency room wait times or clinical measures such as breast cancer screenings or HIV testing. Walter Shewhart developed the Plan, Do, Study Act cycle used as the basis for planning and direction performance improvement efforts (Ransom, Joshi, Nash, & Ransom, 2008).
WGU Accreditation Audit RAFT Task 2: Root Cause Analysis of a sentinel event A Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of a sentinel event is completed to immediately investigate and respond to possible inductions involving the death or injury of a patient. (Joint commission, 2013). Purpose of this report - To execute a Root Cause Analysis for a Sentinel Event occurrence at Nightingale Hospital. Sentinel Event - Child Abduction Date of Issue/Incident – Thursday September 14, at 12:30 PM Background of Issue/Incident - A three year old female patient was brought to Nightingale Hospital by her mother for an outpatient surgical procedure. The mother asked the pre-op nurse how long the procedure would take, because she had to tend to another child and would need to leave for a short while.
Running head: SENTINEL EVENT ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS 1 Sentinel Event Root Cause Analysis Kalleen Campbell Accreditation Audit Task 2 April 20, 2013 SENTINEL EVENT ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS 2 SENTINEL EVENT ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS 1. Identification of Process This report was received regarding an event that requires investigation: The pre-op nurse told the mother that once Tina went to the OR, her surgery would take about 45 minutes and then she would go to recovery and she would be there at least one hour. The mother told the nurse that once Tina went to the OR, she needed to run a quick errand involving an older sibling and would return in time to pick her up once she got out of recovery. The mother gave the pre-op nurse her cell phone number with instructions to contact her if Tina got out of surgery sooner than expected. Tina’s mother returned to pick her approximately 2 ½ hours later and found that Tina was discharged 30 minutes earlier.
I will need to learn everything I can including healthcare management, finance and accounting, legal & ethical parameters, patient laws and health and disease factors. I must be able to have the needed experience and appropriate employer/employee communication skills to effectively run and manage a facility. It is extremely important I am the effect leader of a group of team players as successful leaders have an understanding of how much employee learns best. My experience and classes earning this degree will provide the needed knowledge for my field, as well as numerous team project activities to help me manage groups and learn more about people. The delivery for long-term health care has greatly changed over the years.
· 28/06/2013 – Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, with agincare. · 08/2014 – Currently doing my NVQ 3 in health and social care. Work Experience April 2012 – Present Agincourt Care Home, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7LG. Care Assistant: I have gained considerable experience within my job role, for example keeping records, understanding the principles of health care and hygiene, helping clients with personal care, domestic cleaning and working as part of a team with resident’s family members and co-workers. I have also had the opportunity to step in as a senior member of staff, which involved: running of the shift, giving clear and simple instructions to co-workers, medication administration, managing well in incidences where the fire alarms have sounded, dealing with emergency services when needed including doctors and nurses.
Jean to attend all medical appointments outlined by the physician | Date Established 10/4/1110/4/1110/4/11 | Projected Completion Date 1-2-12 1-2-12 1-2-12 | | Intervention/Action Counselor to make necessary referrals and follow-up during individual counseling sessions on a weekly basis. | Responsible Person(s) | 1. Counselor | Problem/Symptom: Jean neglects coping skills to help aid her in the caretaking of her husband | Long Term Goal: Jean to learn coping skills | Short Term Goals/Objectives: 1. Jean to learn coping skills, including problem solving and emotional regulation. This will be measured by her demonstrating these skills during therapy sessions 2.
Training and Education in Health Care Jazmin Ontaneda HCS/341 March 5, 2012 Dorothy Cucinelli Training and Education in Health Care 1.Explain why training and education are vital in health care The health care industry is as diverse as the persons it serves. Constant change in medicines, procedures and mandates cause the need for higher education and continual training. Education and training provide the foundation for a knowledgeable staff. The expectation of life-long change within the health system develops a staff ready for change culminating in adaptation of diverse situations with each individual patient need. Training and education are vital in the healthcare field because it determine the quality of care that each provider or administrator will deliver.