What does the nurse need to put in place in order for the environment to be considered empowering? (Select all that apply.)
1.
Incorporate the staff's input into unit decisions
2.
Share information with staff regarding patients assigned to them
3.
Use staffing models based on empowerment
4.
Let staff make all unit decisions
5.
Hold monthly staff meetings
ANS: 1, 2, 3
Taking staff suggestions makes staff members feel valued and important, which is empowering. As the person assigned to provide care, knowing all information regarding the patient will help staff feel more competent, and that leads to empowerment. Using staffing models that are based on empowerment allows the nurse to facilitate empowering policies and procedures.
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