The nurse is in the process of forming a coalition to support a community flu shot program. Which step should the nurse take as part of this process? (Select all that apply.)
A) Assign members of the coalition to tasks in a random manner.
B) Seek out people with similar opinions and roles in the community.
C) Consider how each member of the coalition and the organization or group represented will benefit from the work of the coalition.
D) Understand group dynamics and members' motives for serving.
E) Form a group that is heterogeneous but able to show mutual respect.
Ans: C, D, E
Feedback:
Organizers of a coalition should do the following: (1) Make use of the expertise of individual members by asking for their help and input on matters directly related to their field. (2) Seek out people with a range of opinions and roles in the community. Find out who has been a valuable member of previous community coalitions or teams. (3) Consider how each member of a coalition and the organization or group he or she represents will benefit from the work of the coalition. (4) Understand group dynamics and remember that people agree to serve on coalitions in exchange for more than feeling good about helping address a community issue. (5) Try to have a heterogeneous group but one in which members are able to show mutual respect and listen to each other's ideas without criticism of the person.
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