Leadership Theories in Healthcare

<p>Knowledge Worker Leadership (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Robert K. Greenleaf (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A software engineer developing new applications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improving efficiency and productivity through scientific methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scientific Management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A nurse recognizes a potential drug interaction while reviewing a patient's medication list. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clear and concise reporting guidelines. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focusing on systemic issues and creating a safe environment for reporting errors without fear of punishment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A capacity to learn from errors and adapt to changing situations to maintain consistent safety. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The shared perception of employees regarding the importance of safety. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Effective use of electronic communication technologies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Client (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide nurses with tools to manage large volumes of data, identify trends, and solve problems related to patient care. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seeking out education about how information is managed within different care settings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create a comprehensive record of patient health information that is readily accessible to all healthcare professionals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An appreciation for the need for ongoing learning and adapting to evolving information technology. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to improve healthcare practices. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lack of standardized terminology used within electronic medical records across different facilities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing comfort measures to a patient in pain (A), Taking vital signs on a stable patient (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The RN observes the UAP performing the task and provides guidance if necessary. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The RN should evaluate the UAP's understanding of the task before leaving them to perform it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The patient's weight and ability to bear weight. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When a patient's condition changes significantly. (A), When a patient is newly admitted to the hospital. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increasing efficiency and productivity through standardized work and task analysis. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employee Empowerment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can undermine employee creativity and innovation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ford Motor Company (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clear hierarchies and well-defined rules and procedures. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decisions being made based on objective criteria and standardized procedures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can lead to excessive bureaucracy and red tape. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scientific management focuses on individual task efficiency, while bureaucratic management focuses on organizing the entire organization. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreased nurse satisfaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Purpose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Privacy risks associated with email communication should be considered. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data that has been organized and interpreted (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To support decision-making by analyzing data and offering recommendations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating comprehensive patient care plans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding that a patient's elevated blood pressure might indicate hypertension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To guide nurses in making clinical decisions based on evidence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cost of accessing the website's content (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They represent a hierarchy of information processing, with each level building on the previous one. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A leadership style that inspires and motivates followers for growth and change.

A leadership philosophy that prioritizes the well-being of individuals and organizations.

Nine traits that define effective servant leaders, like selflessness and trust-building.

Individuals whose primary work revolves around handling and creating information.

Management theory focused on efficiency through systematic methods.

Transformational leaders model behaviors and challenge followers for ownership.

Role models in transformational leadership, like Nelson Mandela.

Creates a caring environment and improves organizational trust and quality.

Actions taken that bypass established rules or procedures in patient care.

An event that did not result in an adverse outcome but had the potential to do so.

An unexpected event resulting in death or serious physical harm to a patient.

An organizational culture that focuses on learning from mistakes rather than assigning blame.

Organizations that consistently maintain safety and quality in patient care with minimal failures.

Developing standardized procedures for tasks to increase efficiency.

Analyzing work tasks to find the most efficient way to perform them.

Assigning specific tasks to workers based on their skills to enhance productivity.

Linking pay to performance to motivate workers.

A structured approach to management with clear hierarchies and rules.

A clear chain of command where each level supervises the next.

Decisions should be based on objective criteria, not personal relationships.

Provides clear structure and roles, leading to efficiency and predictability.

Use of information and technology to enhance patient care and safety.

Understanding why skills in information and technology are essential for patient safety.

Education about information management and applying tech tools in patient care.

Appreciation for lifelong learning in technology skills among healthcare workers.

Integration of computer science, information science, and nursing science.

Four domains: Client, Provider, Administrative, and Research data needs.

Systems for collecting, recording, and managing large volumes of health data.

Legal record of patient care and encounters within a healthcare setting.

RNs must provide patient details, ensure tasks are suitable, and set parameters for delegated tasks.

UAPs deliver care tasks that require no judgment and cannot re-delegate tasks.

LVNs/LPNs can perform follow-up assessments and reinforce teaching after the RN's initial assessment.

1. Right Task, 2. Right Circumstances, 3. Right Person, 4. Right Direction, 5. Right Supervision are essential for safe delegation.

A task that can be safely assigned for a specific patient considering their condition and predictability of outcomes.

A computer system that captures and organizes clinical data for patient care.

Computerized programs that assist healthcare providers in making decisions based on data.

System that documents nursing care and supports nurses' workflow and decision-making.

The ability to identify, access, and evaluate online information for patient care.

A formula to assess information found on the internet for credibility.

Framework illustrating the progression from Data to Wisdom in information management.

Study of moral principles guiding the conduct of nursing practice.

Challenges faced by healthcare professionals that involve ethical considerations.

Changing the way nurses access and utilize information for patient care.

Automation systems that enhance the efficiency of patient care processes.