A nurse works for an organization using a shared governance model, and she understands that, under such a model, structures are generally divided into multiple councils
Which council would the nurse join in order to participate in establishing practice standards for a workgroup? a. Education council c. Clinical practice council
b. Quality council d. Management council
C
The purpose of a clinical practice council is to provide the practice standards for that workgroup. An
education council assesses the learning needs of the unit staff and designs and develops programs to
meet those needs. A quality council credentials staff and oversees quality management initiatives. A
management council ensures that the standards of practice and governance are agreed upon and upheld
and that there are adequate resources to deliver safe patient care.
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