A new cancer center is being built in the local hospital. A patient survey has revealed that patients are not certain which caregiver is the registered nurse during their hospital stay
A group is formed to recommend methods to help patients identify which caregiver is their registered nurse for the new cancer center. Which of the following group best represents those that should be involved in forming recommendations? a. Chief medical officer, public relations vice-president, and human resources
b. Oncology clinical nurse specialist, nurse's aides, and registered nurses
c. Physicians, unit secretaries, and vice-president of finance
d. Vice-president of nursing, decentralized pharmacist, and licensed practical nurses
B
Involving individuals at all levels of the organization will ensure a variety of perspectives and more "buy in" to the final product. Including the patient's perspective may provide additional insight about the issue. Ideally, those involved in all levels of patient care, such as the vice-president of nursing, nurse manager, oncology clinical nurse specialist, licensed practical nurses, and nurse's aides, as well as patients of the registered nurse, may need to be included to gain additional perspective.
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