The nurse manager must know how to determine priorities to be effective. When identifying priorities, the manager needs to think of
a. The needs of the person most likely to sue the organization
b. The needs of the entire organization
c. The needs of the staff; if they are happy, the patients receive good care
d. The needs of upper management
B
The effective manager is successful in meeting priorities of staff and patients or residents and the needs the business of the organization. When both of these critical areas are considered when setting priorities, the needs of the entire organization are met.
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a. Assemble a team. b. Establish a benchmark. c. Identify a clinical activity for review. d. Establish outcomes.
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