The nurse is preparing a plan of assistance for a staff member who, after an oral and written reprimand, is still displaying serious deficiencies in client care. Which of the following is included in the plan?
A) Statement of deficiency without noting potential consequences to clients
B) Request for an employee plan to correct the deficiency
C) Timeline for the improvement to be apparent
D) Formal date for termination
C
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A plan of assistance includes the following: statement of deficiency, noting potential consequences to clients, employee actions needed to correct the deficiency, timeline for improvement to be apparent, and consequences to the employee if the plan of assistance is not followed and improvement is not shown.
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