Which of the following is not necessarily a concern addressed in shift action plans?
a. resources c. task completion due dates and times
b. optimal outcomes d. guidelines for task completion
B
A number of concerns can be addressed in shift action plans. Some of these include: 1) understanding the big picture (e.g., staffing issues, number of patients, environmental concerns), 2) task completion due dates and times (e.g., time frame for accomplishment of tasks), 3) understanding the priorities (e.g., emergency equipment checks, identification of patients who are at greatest risk for life-threatening complications, 4) reasonable outcomes (e.g., those that are realistic to accomplish, not optimal outcomes), and 5) resources (e.g., staff available to do the work).
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