Nurse managers play an integral role in the adoption of the hospital's information system. There are three levels of competency in this leadership role. What functions can be observed in the in-novator level nurse manager? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stress importance of the ergonomic work station importance
b. Develop and design programs to be used
c. Implement initiatives related to practice
d. Protect the patient's rights to confidential-ity
e. Use research in managing the system
ANS: B, C, D
The innovator develops the system. The innovator implements the system. The innovator protects the uses of the system. Option A is incorrect because the nurse manager is to design these sta-tions. Option E is not true.
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