A new nurse manager asks to see the Joint Commission manual in order to determine adequate staffing for the next shift. How should the supervisor respond to this request?

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1. While this is likely a true statement, it does not get to the problem with the manager's statement.
2. Human resources policy on employment will refer to general employment guidelines for all employees, not guidelines on staffing ratios.
3. The policy and procedures of the organization will set staffing criteria. The Joint Commission only determines if the organization is following its own policy.
4. The current schedule will list vacancies but not the staffing guidelines for the unit.

A New Nurse Manager Asks to See the Joint Commission