Organizational benefits of a culture of shared governance include (select all that apply):
a. improved financial outcomes.
b. interdependence among staff nurses.
c. increased commitment of staff to the or-ganization.
d. more senior leadership involvement at the point of service.
e. a more efficient model for point-of-service decision making.
A, C, E
Organizational benefits include increased commitment of staff to the organization; accountability of the nurse; a new level of professional autonomy; a more efficient model for point-of-service decision making; more expert involvement at the point of service; a more assured, confident pa-tient advocate; and improved financial outcomes.
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