Decision Making
Safety and Critical Thinking
100
When decisions are based off what might please others (like those who are powerful in the organization)
What is Political Decision Making Model
100
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
What is the nursing process?
200
The first acceptable alternative that comes to mind but is not ideal
What is Satisficing
200
Discerning judgment based on standards, knowledge and skills applied into practice.
What is critical thinking?
300
Emphasizes the limitations of the decision maker and their situation
What is Descriptive Rationality Model
300
Includes team work, staff and administrative support, proper scheduling/staffing, promotes patient safety.
What is a positive work environment?
400
Personality: the leader’s personality is important in the process Inexperience: may be hesitant to act Rigidity: may not take others’ ideas into consideration Preconceived ideas: need to keep an open mind
What are examples of Stumbling Blocks with Groups
400
A not-for-profit organization that accredits health care organizations (such as hospitals) in the United States.
What is Joint Commission?
500
The ability to influence of control how problems and objectives are defined, what alternative solutions are considered and selected, what information flows, and what decisions are made
What is Power
500
An unexpected occurrence involving death or a serious physical or psychological injury or the risk of injury
What is a sentinel event?
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