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Team nursing
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Led by a registered nurse (team leader) who is responsible for assessing
clients, analyzing client data, planning, and evaluating each client's plan of
care
The team leader determines the work assignment and each staff member
works fully within the realm of his or her educational and clinical expertise and
job description
Each staff member is accountable for client care and outcomes of care
delivered in accordance with the licensing and practice scope as determined
by health care agency policy and state law
,Torts
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Violation of client's private right
An act involving injury or damage to another resulting in civil liability (victim
can sue) instead of criminal liability
How can a nurse leader provide an environment that will promote motivation
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Through positive feedback, respect, and seeking input
Organizational chart
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Depicts and communicates how activities are arranged, how authority
relationships are defined, and how communication channels are established
Examples of negligence or malpractice
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, Burning a client with a heating pad
Leaving sponges or instruments in a client's body after surgery
Performing incompetent assessments
Failing to heed warning signs of shock or impending MI
Ignoring signs and symptoms of bleeding
Forgetting to give a medication or giving the wrong medication
Level 2 Disaster
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Moderate disaster that is likely to result in a presidential declaration of an
emergency, with moderate federal assistance
Nurses role in disaster planning
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Make personal and family preparations
Be aware of the disaster plan at the place of employment and in the
community
Maintain certification in disaster training and CPR
Participate in mock disaster drills and bomb threat drill
Prepare professional emergency response items like copy of nursing license,
personal health care equipment such as a stethoscope, cash, warm clothing,
recording-keeping materials, and other nursing care supplies
Supervision skills
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1. Direction/guidance:
-Clear, concise, specific directions
-Expected outcome
-Time frame
-Limitations
-Verification of assignment
2. Evaluation/monitoring
-Frequent check-in
-Open communication lines
-Achievement of outcome
3. Follow-up
-Communication of evaluation findings to the LPN or UAP and other
appropriate personnel
-Need for teaching or guidance
High, intermediate, and low priorities
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High priorities: client needs that are life-threatening or that could result in
harm to the client if they are left untreated
Intermediate priorities: non-emergency, non-life threatening client needs
Low priorities: client needs that are not related directly to the client's illness or
prognosis
Client focused care
Team nursing
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Led by a registered nurse (team leader) who is responsible for assessing
clients, analyzing client data, planning, and evaluating each client's plan of
care
The team leader determines the work assignment and each staff member
works fully within the realm of his or her educational and clinical expertise and
job description
Each staff member is accountable for client care and outcomes of care
delivered in accordance with the licensing and practice scope as determined
by health care agency policy and state law
,Torts
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Violation of client's private right
An act involving injury or damage to another resulting in civil liability (victim
can sue) instead of criminal liability
How can a nurse leader provide an environment that will promote motivation
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Through positive feedback, respect, and seeking input
Organizational chart
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Depicts and communicates how activities are arranged, how authority
relationships are defined, and how communication channels are established
Examples of negligence or malpractice
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, Burning a client with a heating pad
Leaving sponges or instruments in a client's body after surgery
Performing incompetent assessments
Failing to heed warning signs of shock or impending MI
Ignoring signs and symptoms of bleeding
Forgetting to give a medication or giving the wrong medication
Level 2 Disaster
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Moderate disaster that is likely to result in a presidential declaration of an
emergency, with moderate federal assistance
Nurses role in disaster planning
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Make personal and family preparations
Be aware of the disaster plan at the place of employment and in the
community
Maintain certification in disaster training and CPR
Participate in mock disaster drills and bomb threat drill
Prepare professional emergency response items like copy of nursing license,
personal health care equipment such as a stethoscope, cash, warm clothing,
recording-keeping materials, and other nursing care supplies
Supervision skills
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1. Direction/guidance:
-Clear, concise, specific directions
-Expected outcome
-Time frame
-Limitations
-Verification of assignment
2. Evaluation/monitoring
-Frequent check-in
-Open communication lines
-Achievement of outcome
3. Follow-up
-Communication of evaluation findings to the LPN or UAP and other
appropriate personnel
-Need for teaching or guidance
High, intermediate, and low priorities
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High priorities: client needs that are life-threatening or that could result in
harm to the client if they are left untreated
Intermediate priorities: non-emergency, non-life threatening client needs
Low priorities: client needs that are not related directly to the client's illness or
prognosis
Client focused care
