The nurse is serving on a committee to implement new cardiorespiratory monitors in the unit. What actions can the committee recommend to avoid the common mistakes that can occur during the change process? (Select all that apply.)
1.
Identify the pros and cons of the new system as compared to the old system.
2.
Allow adequate time for the staff to learn how to work the monitors before installing them.
3.
Provide a resource person knowledgeable about the new monitors when they are put in use.
4.
Keeping the old procedure in place for use of the monitors to prevent confusion
5.
Install the new monitors the day after informing the unit about the change.
ANS: 1, 2, 3
Identifying the driving and restraining forces early in the change process will prevent common mistakes. Allowing adequate time for unfreezing is important to avoid common mistakes when implementing change. Providing for psychological safety in terms of a resource person during the change process will avoid a common mistake.
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