Question 1

Discuss how an organization's mission statement and philosophy relate to one another.

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Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of accountability-based care delivery?

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Accountability-based care delivery emphasizes the evaluation and measurement of outcomes in order to hold providers accountable for the quality and effectiveness of care delivered. The other options (process-based, delegated-based, group-defined) do not refer to this specific characteristic.

Question 3

Define span of control.

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Question 4

A nurse who is deciding to work for an organization is aware that an organizational culture can be embedded into any organization, and that this can also influence client care. The nurse knows that there are common underlying assumptions that can also influence organizational culture. Which option represents these underlying assumptions?

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The beliefs, values, and members of an organization represent the underlying assumptions that shape its culture. The other options are important components of an organization's culture but do not represent the underlying assumptions that shape it.

Question 5

Organizations that want to develop high reliability and a culture of safety need to take specific actions to do so. Nurses are aware too that they have a very important role in helping to promote a culture of safety in their organization. Which statements below show the nurses' understanding of their role in assisting to promote a culture of safety in their workplace? (Select all that apply.)

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Reviewing incident reports (B), encouraging all employees to speak up about unsafe practices (C), and creating educational materials on safety (D) are proactive steps that demonstrate an understanding of how nurses can contribute to a culture of safety. Blaming management for accidents (A) does not reflect an understanding of a collective responsibility for safety.

Question 6

Differentiate between an organization's vision and its values.

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Question 7

According to Crouch (n.d.), "Strategic planning is a process by which we can envision the future and develop the necessary procedures and operations to influence and achieve that future."
Reflect on that statement.

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Question 8

Whose work is the basis for the Colorado Differentiated Nursing Practice Model?

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Patricia Benner's work is the basis for the Colorado Differentiated Nursing Practice Model, which applies her Novice to Expert theory to define levels of nursing practice.

Question 9

According to the Canadian Adverse Events Study estimate, how many deaths occur each year as a result of preventable adverse events?

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The Canadian Adverse Events Study estimates that between 9,000 to 24,000 deaths occur each year as a result of preventable adverse events in hospitals.

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the domains found in the Bassett Quality Compass?

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Client satisfaction is a common domain in quality measurement frameworks like the Bassett Quality Compass, which focuses on evaluating and improving healthcare quality.

Question 11

In shared governance, whom do the vested parties include?

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Question 12

The nurse is involved in creating programs for clients newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the community in which she lives. The nurse has the support of key stakeholders in the community, but now wants to take her planning to the community. Which option should the nurse use to collect information regarding the possible need for this program in the community?

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Focus groups are a good option for collecting information regarding the possible need for a program in the community. They allow for open-ended discussion and sharing of experiences, opinions, and ideas among a small group of individuals who represent the target audience. This can provide valuable insight into the specific needs and challenges that the program should address. Councils, questionnaires, and surveys may also be useful, but they may not provide the same depth and richness of information that can be obtained through focus groups.

Quiz 14: Strategic Planning and Organizing Client Care