Acuity Sheets
What is the purpose of the acuity sheet created by the nurse manager during each shift?
To better assess and document the severity (acuity) of patients' conditions and ensure fair workload distribution
How did the nursing manager address the long-term risk of burnout among staff during COVID-19?
By ensuring fair assignments and providing reassurance to the staff
What was one of the first decisions the nurse manager made to address staffing concerns during the pandemic?
Have a team meeting to openly discuss the issues on the unit
What was the primary concern raised by the nursing staff about their assignments during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The perceived unfairness of assignments due to patient acuity
What leadership quality involves providing clear and transparent communication to the team in times of crisis?
Communication
How did the acuity sheet contribute to patient care during the pandemic?
It helped assign nurses to patients based on the severity of care needed, ensuring proper staffing levels
How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect nurse staffing and morale?
Increased stress, burnout, and dissatisfaction with the workload due to high patient volumes and acuity
How did the nurse manager balance the need to improve morale with operational efficiency?
By creating an acuity sheet to help distribute patient load fairly while keeping the unit functioning efficiently
What was one key factor that led to improved staff morale in the case study?
The nurse manager actively listened to the staff's concerns and developed an action plan to address the issues at hand
he nurse manager’s actions in this case demonstrate which type of leadership that focuses on motivating and inspiring the team?
Transformational Leadership
What was the challenge of using the acuity sheet in a fast-changing environment like the COVID-19 pandemic?
The unpredictability of patient conditions requiring frequent re-assessment of patient acuity
What aspect of the COVID-19 crisis made it more difficult to manage staffing and patient care?
The rapidly evolving and unpredictable patient conditions made making patient assignments difficult
What potential risk might arise if a nurse manager fails to make decisions that support staff well-being during a crisis like COVID-19?
Nurse burnout and decreased quality of patient care
Which outcome might have resulted if the nurse manager had not addressed the morale concerns of the nursing staff?
Increased burnout, decreased team productivity, and potential turnover
Which leadership style would the nurse manager most likely have adopted to address team concerns and ensure fair workloads during the pandemic?
Collaboration Leadership