Discussion: Theory applied in real nursing change situation
Discussion: Theory applied in real nursing change situation
Research one of the three theories (presented in Chapter 18) for planned change and how that process could be applied to a real nursing change situation.
Be sure to apply concepts from the readings and research. You must cite (with reference) at least one source: your textbook, scholarly resources, or ATI textbook (no blogs, Wiki, or other school of nursing website) in current APA Style.
Characteristics of organizational structures
Bureaucracy
Types of organizational structures
Emerging fluid relationships
Conclusion
Reflections
The evidence
Tips for understanding organizational structures
12: Care Delivery Strategies
Introduction
Historical methods of organizing nursing care
Leadership during implementation of a model of care
Organizational strategies influencing care delivery
Positive care delivery systems
Transitional care
Interprofessional education and collaboration
Conclusion
Reflections
The evidence
Tips for selecting a care delivery model
13: Staffing and Scheduling
Introduction
The staffing process
Evaluation of effective staffing
Factors in staffing that influence patient outcomes
Supplemental (agency or contract) staff and float pools
Organizational factors that affect staffing plans
Developing a staffing budget
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Scheduling
Evaluating unit staffing and productivity
Conclusion
Reflections
The evidence
Tips for staffing and scheduling
14: Workforce Engagement Through Collective Action and Governance
Introduction
Nurses as knowledge workers
Professional practice responsibility
Workplace advocacy, engagement, and empowerment
Shared governance
Collective action, collective bargaining, and unionization in nursing
Healthy work environments
Conclusion
Reflections
The evidence
Tips for workforce engagement and collective action
Part 4: Use Your Skills
15: Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Introduction
Differentiation of decision making and problem solving
Decision making
Problem solving
Conclusion
Reflections
The evidence
Tips for decision making and problem solving
16: The Impact of Technology
Introduction
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Types of technologies
Knowledge technology
Information systems
Informatics
Patient safety
Impact of clinical information systems
Safely implementing health information technology
Future trends and professional issues
Professional, ethical nursing practice and new technologies
Conclusion
Reflections
The evidence
Tips for managing information and technology
17: Delegating: Authority, Accountability, and Responsibility in Delegation Decisions
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