Your long-term care facility is making a change to the team method of caregiving. Administration holds planning meetings for all shifts and keeps all involved employees informed in writing, as well
Which of the following explains the actions of the administrator?
1.
Planned change
2.
Unfreezing
3.
Refreezing
4.
Moving
ANS: 2
Unfreezing allows all involved to understand what is happening and what is being considered. If employees do not understand the change, there will be resistance. Unfreezing gives everyone assurance that the change is being made for a good purpose.
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