Definitions
A nurse can specialize in a type of medicine they desire, i.e. cardiac, neuro, ICU, ED, nursing informatics, IT, etc. The world is your oyster.
Describe a flat organizational chart.
One line to management, one line to staff.
Quality can be enhanced only in safe, non-punitive work cultures- true or false
True
The nurse has been working in the ICU for 30 years and many new nurses go to them to seek advice. They think of them as an expert nurse. How would you describe this nurse's form of leadership?
informal leader
What is a Root Cause Analysis?
What, why, and how can it be prevented from happening again?
What's an advantage to a flat organizational chart?
quick responsive time.
The ANA noted this area in nursing as the fasted growing nurse field in the industry in the '90s.
Nursing Informatics
Creates awesome interpersonal relationships.
Provide an example using the LEAN enterprise model.
The LEAN enterprise focuses on improving efficiency, reducing waste and maximizing value for patients while maintaining high-quality care. An example could be eliminating the wait times in the ED by alternating the triage process.
Describe a fishbone diagram
also known as a cause and effect diagram used to systemically identify and analyze root cause or effect. Looks like a skeleton of a fish with the head being the main problem.
Health Information Exchange, report core measures to the Joint Commission.
What is the HITECH ACT and what is a benefit for the hospital?
Requires organizations to adopt EHRs and pays them for it.
What is a "Never Event"?
Sentinel Event
What is often an advantage of a tall or flat organization?
direct link/access to managers/leaders or resources
This agency mandates data collection for performance measurement?
The Joint Commission TJC
What are the benefits of specializing in a nursing field?
Increased expertise and skill mastery, greater job satisfaction, improved patient outcomes, leadership, etc.
What does benchmarking mean?
The process of comparing an organization's performance, practice, or proess to those of industry leaders. It's a way to identify gaps, or improve quality by learning from others who excel in specific areas. Benchmarking is often used to measure performance in areas like patient care, safety, and operational efficiency.
What is the biggest factor that effects the organizational structure?
# of employees
Live Classroom Points- When and Where is our Exam is Exam 2?
Write this in your live review points.
Wednesday 11/13 at 8:30am at BMT.
Why are sentinel events published?