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What does the term 'placement' refer to in the context of nursing management?
What does the term 'placement' refer to in the context of nursing management?
- Conducting performance evaluations of nurses.
- The process of hiring new staff members.
- Assigning an employee to a specific position and unit. (correct)
- Training staff on corporate values.
Which type of patient care management involves the first contact between a patient and healthcare provider?
Which type of patient care management involves the first contact between a patient and healthcare provider?
- Preventive healthcare
- Tertiary healthcare
- Primary healthcare (correct)
- Secondary healthcare
What does orientation in the introduction process typically include?
What does orientation in the introduction process typically include?
- Performance feedback mechanisms.
- Information on patient care plans.
- Summary of primary duties. (correct)
- Budget management details.
What is a key responsibility of a nurse manager regarding staffing?
What is a key responsibility of a nurse manager regarding staffing?
Which of the following describes tertiary healthcare?
Which of the following describes tertiary healthcare?
What is meant by socialization in the context of nursing?
What is meant by socialization in the context of nursing?
Which option is NOT a part of the duties of a nurse manager?
Which option is NOT a part of the duties of a nurse manager?
What type of healthcare involves treatment for conditions after initial diagnosis?
What type of healthcare involves treatment for conditions after initial diagnosis?
Who is primarily responsible for meeting staffing needs in a healthcare organization?
Who is primarily responsible for meeting staffing needs in a healthcare organization?
What is one advantage of centralized scheduling in nursing staff management?
What is one advantage of centralized scheduling in nursing staff management?
What is a key disadvantage of centralized scheduling?
What is a key disadvantage of centralized scheduling?
In staff development, which of the following is a primary goal?
In staff development, which of the following is a primary goal?
What does cyclical staffing allow for in terms of scheduling?
What does cyclical staffing allow for in terms of scheduling?
What might organizations use to assist with staffing needs?
What might organizations use to assist with staffing needs?
Why should unit managers avoid close relationships with their supervisors and staff?
Why should unit managers avoid close relationships with their supervisors and staff?
What is a potential outcome if the appropriate mix of personnel is not maintained?
What is a potential outcome if the appropriate mix of personnel is not maintained?
What is one of the advantages of surgical care mentioned?
What is one of the advantages of surgical care mentioned?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of surgical care?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of surgical care?
In the case management structure, what is the staffing percentage for professionals in a nursery unit?
In the case management structure, what is the staffing percentage for professionals in a nursery unit?
What is the ratio of professionals to non-professionals in the medical area?
What is the ratio of professionals to non-professionals in the medical area?
What is the standard distribution percentage for morning shifts based on the constant values provided?
What is the standard distribution percentage for morning shifts based on the constant values provided?
For a ward with 30 beds, how many nursing personnel are required for 24 hours in an OB ward given a standard value of 3.0?
For a ward with 30 beds, how many nursing personnel are required for 24 hours in an OB ward given a standard value of 3.0?
What is the scope of practice for licensed nurses primarily concerned with?
What is the scope of practice for licensed nurses primarily concerned with?
In a general ward, what is the staffing percentage for non-professionals?
In a general ward, what is the staffing percentage for non-professionals?
What is the primary responsibility of a unit manager in a decentralized scheduling system?
What is the primary responsibility of a unit manager in a decentralized scheduling system?
Which of the following is an advantage of decentralized scheduling?
Which of the following is an advantage of decentralized scheduling?
What happens to staff during periods of high patient volume in a decentralized system?
What happens to staff during periods of high patient volume in a decentralized system?
According to the forty-hour week law, how many hours do employees work in a standard week?
According to the forty-hour week law, how many hours do employees work in a standard week?
What disadvantage may arise from a decentralized scheduling approach?
What disadvantage may arise from a decentralized scheduling approach?
Under what condition will a nurse work 48 hours a week instead of 40 hours?
Under what condition will a nurse work 48 hours a week instead of 40 hours?
What is a feature of the cyclical scheduling method?
What is a feature of the cyclical scheduling method?
What impact does decentralized scheduling have on nurse attrition?
What impact does decentralized scheduling have on nurse attrition?
What is the total average number of days an employee is absent in a year?
What is the total average number of days an employee is absent in a year?
If an employee works 40 hours per week, what percentage of relievers needed is determined based on the calculated absences?
If an employee works 40 hours per week, what percentage of relievers needed is determined based on the calculated absences?
Which type of motivation primarily drives workers according to the content?
Which type of motivation primarily drives workers according to the content?
What is one of the roles of a manager during the activation phase of management?
What is one of the roles of a manager during the activation phase of management?
Which of the following is NOT included in the average number of days an employee is absent each year?
Which of the following is NOT included in the average number of days an employee is absent each year?
How many days are allocated for special privileges in the calculation of total average absences?
How many days are allocated for special privileges in the calculation of total average absences?
What must a manager ensure during the directing phase of management?
What must a manager ensure during the directing phase of management?
Which aspect is most crucial for effective motivation of workers?
Which aspect is most crucial for effective motivation of workers?
Study Notes
Interviewing
- It's a crucial part of selecting people.
- Can be structured or unstructured.
Placement
- Refers to assigning an employee to a specific position and unit.
- The manager has authority in this process.
Introduction
- Two types: orientation and job description.
- Orientation includes corporate values and rules/regulations.
- Job description summarizes primary duties comprehensively.
Socialization
- The process of adapting to new values, skills, attitudes, and social rules.
- A mentor can assist in reaching expert status.
Staff Development
- Improves staff's knowledge and capabilities.
- The first and middle-level managers have a key role in this process.
- Some organizations use clerks and computers to assist with staffing, but human oversight is crucial.
Staffing Needs
- Ensure appropriate mixing of staff
- Avoid close relationships between supervisors and staff to prevent bias.
Scheduling
- Centralized:
- Fairer to all staff.
- Easier for the chief nurse to manage.
- Less flexible for individuals.
- Decentralized:
- The unit manager is responsible.
- More flexibility for workers.
- Cyclical:
- Long-term knowledge of future work schedules.
- A repeating staffing pattern.
- Made by a centralized office.
RA 5901 "The Forty-Hour Week Law"
- Employees work 40 hours per week - 8 hours per day for 5 days.
- Applicable to hospitals with 100 beds or more and communities with at least 1 million people.
Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular - No. Series of 1996
- Specifies standard value percentages of professional to non-professional staff in various departments.
- Example: Surgical - 3.4, Mixed Medical & Surgical - 3.5, OB - 3.0, Pedia - 4.6, Nursery - 2.8
Case Management
- Nurses work across agencies.
Staffing for an OB Ward - 30 Beds
- 30 beds x 3.0 (OB standard value) / 8 (hours per shift) = 11 nursing personnel for 24 hours.
Determining Relievers Needed
- Consider average number of leaves taken each year, holidays, special privileges, and continuing education program for professionals.
- Total Average = 33
- 33 (average days absent) / 213 or 265 (working days per year) = 0.15 (15% for 40 hrs/wk) or 0.12 (12% for 48 hrs/wk)
Directing
- The 4th phase of the management process.
- Involves coordinating and activating.
- Requires leadership and management skills to accomplish tasks.
Motivation
- Both organizational and individual goals must be met.
- Effective motivation is crucial.
- Workers may be motivated primarily by economic factors.
Intrinsic Motivation
- Engage in behavior for personal satisfaction.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts in Human Resource Management, including interviewing, placement, and staff development. This quiz covers essential practices for effective staffing and employee socialization, as well as methods for orientation and job description creation.
