At its start, shared governance requires the education and support of organizational executives, managers, and point-of-care staff. Organizational benefits include: (Select all that apply.)
A) accountability of the nurse.
B) reduction in liability claims.
C) reduction in workers' compensation claims.
D) improved financial outcomes.
E) more expert involvement at the point of care.

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Shared governance has far-reaching implications for leaders in today's health care environment, in which the focus is to provide patient care safely, efficaciously, and efficiently. Organizational benefits include increased commitment of staff to the organization; accountability of the nurse; a new level of professional autonomy; a more efficient model for point-of-service decision making; more expert involvement at the point of service; a more assured, confident patient advocate; and improved financial outcomes. Patients benefit from a more efficient model of health care service, more committed health care professionals, quicker responses at the point of service, and a more assured, confident patient advocate.

At Its Start, Shared Governance Requires the Education and Support