Managers have a key role in mitigating stress in the workplace. Which strategies will assist the manager in creating a more healthy work environment? (Select all that apply.)
A) Recognize nurses for the value they bring to the organization.
B) Partner with the nursing staff to make policies and lead organizational operations.
C) Keep information confidential regarding safety concerns or initiatives.
D) Ensure staffing is an effective match between patient needs and nurse competencies.
E) Ensure that the manager maintains responsibility for all aspects of unit functioning.

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A healthy work environment (HWE) is one that is safe, empowering, and satisfying. Nurse managers can foster an HWE by recognizing nurses for the value they bring to the organization, partnering with the nursing staff to make policies and lead organizational operations, and ensuring that staffing is an effective match between patient needs and nurse competencies.

Managers Have a Key Role in Mitigating Stress in the Workplace