When developing a strategic plan, the nurse manager is aware that a critical competency for 21st century health care organization is:
a. maintaining costs. c. continuous quality improvement.
b. leadership. d. systems management.
C
Planning for continuous improvement of quality, service, and cost-effectiveness are critical
competencies of successful 21st century health care organizations. Leadership in the health care
organizations of the 21st century demands competent nurses. Functioning in a leadership role requires
an understanding of how systems function.
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