The orthopedic unit for Hospital LM was the last area to adopt the electronic medical record (EMR) two months ago. There are differing opinions about an upcoming revision to the EMR system and how it will affect the charting process
Two experienced nurses are talking about the upcoming change, and Nurse Q states that she does not necessarily feel that this will be a good idea, but will do it anyway. She also stated, "Why couldn't it just stay the way it was? There was nothing wrong with our charting on this unit!" Nurse Q's response to the planned change event can be classified as: a. rejector c. late minority
b. early inhibitor d. laggard
D
Nurse Q's response to the planned change to the current electronic medical record and charting system shows her reluctance to adopt change and that she prefers stability and tradition. This type of behavior is part of the laggard behavioral response to change. Rejectors tend to openly oppose and reject change and may even be covert in their response. Late majority (not late minority) individuals are also called followers.
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