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Managing Task Forces in Healthcare

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What is an important aspect of preparing for the first task force meeting?

Establishing a standard of total participation
Involving administrators in the presentation
Developing a work plan
Clarifying the objectives of the task force (correct)

Why is it essential to keep all task force members informed of the group's progress?

To ensure accountability
To speed up the decision-making process
To prevent conflicting loyalties
To maintain transparency and trust (correct)

What should be the selection criteria for task force members?

Personal concern for the task and time availability
Knowledge and skills only
Organizational credibility only
Knowledge, skills, personal concern for the task, and time availability (correct)

What is a key goal of the first task force meeting?

To define the group's working procedures and relationships (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the leader to be sensitive to conflicting loyalties?

To prevent conflict within the task force (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the task force's final report?

A written report for the commissioning administrators (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Patient Care Conferences?

To address the needs of individual patients or patient populations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a team?

A group of individuals with complementary skills, a common purpose and performance goals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that influences the productivity and satisfaction of group members?

The norms and roles of the group (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary skill for leading teams?

Good communication and conflict resolution skills (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to groups when they complete their task?

They disband or reform (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of team leadership?

Excellent leadership skills and ability to facilitate group performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for a team to be effective?

All roles are undertaken by team members (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which team role is characterized by being able to get others working towards a shared aim?

Coordinator (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can higher-status members of a group often exercise more influence over?

Group decisions (B) Signup and view all the answers