As the team leader of a unit in a long-term care facility, you have decided to make changes in how residents are assigned to staff. The best way to inform your staff of these changes is to
A) tell your staff that changes are being made and the date when the changes will become effective.
B) schedule a staff meeting to explain the changes and why these changes are being made.
C) make the changes gradually over a long period of time.
D) ask your supervisor to explain your changes to the staff.
B
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