Legal Issues in Health Care
Chapter 18 Legal Issues in Health Care Chapter Objectives 1. Differentiate between negligence and malpractice. 2. Explain why the nurse is at risk for legal issues. 3. Identify issues of importance for patient charting….
Supervising and Evaluating the Work of Others
Chapter 20 Supervising and Evaluating the Work of Others Chapter Objectives 1. Discuss nurse leader responsibility regarding group management. 2. Review techniques for working with groups. 3. Review techniques for leading groups and meetings….
Improving Organizational Performance
Chapter 10 Improving Organizational Performance Chapter Objectives 1. Identify the key focus of performance improvement. 2. Discuss trends in quality improvement. 3. List three drivers of quality. 4. Outline two models of performance improvement. 5. Identify…
Patient Care Management
Chapter 1 Patient Care Management Chapter Objectives 1. Differentiate between leadership and management. 2. Identify the management structures of patient care. 3. Describe the various modes of patient care delivery systems. 4. Discuss the pros…
Strategic Management and Planning
Chapter 13 Strategic Management and Planning Chapter Objectives 1. Define strategic management and strategic planning. 2. Discuss the importance of the strategic planning process. 3. Identify the components of the strategic plan. 4. Compare and…
Staffing and Scheduling
Chapter 19 Staffing and Scheduling Chapter Objectives 1. Discuss the determination of staffing needs. 2. Review the different types of assignment systems. 3. Identify the difference between centralized and decentralized staffing. 4. Differentiate between the…
Management of Emergencies and Disasters
Chapter 5 Management of Emergencies and Disasters Chapter Objectives 1. Define environment of care. 2. Identify hospital safety and security policies and procedures. 3. Define sentinel event. 4. Discuss strategies for implementation of proper procedures…
New Graduates: The Immediate Future
Chapter 21 New Graduates The Immediate Future Chapter Objectives 1. Review the process for registering for the licensing exam. 2. Identify states participating in Nurse Compact licensure. 3. Elaborate on the decision making surrounding…
Personal and Workplace Safety
Chapter 17 Personal and Workplace Safety Chapter Objectives 1. Differentiate between workplace safety and patient safety. 2. Explain why violence in the workplace is of particular concern for nurses. 3. Differentiate between abuse and…
Hospital Information Systems
Chapter 11 Hospital Information Systems Chapter Objectives 1. Define electronic health records (EHRs) and electronic medical records (EMRs). 2. Relate National Patient Safety Goals to the adoption of EMRs. 3. Analyze the driving forces…
