The hospital administration has just notified all the unit managers that the care delivery model is to be changed from team nursing to modular nursing because of budget restraints. Identify the action by the unit managers that is essential to the successful implementation of the modular nursing care model.
A)Hire nurses who are self-directed and concerned with consistency of care.
B)Obtain the cooperation and input from the respiratory therapy, radiology, dietary, and laboratory departments and other support services.
C)Develop total quality management (TQM) studies to determine risk areas.
D)Initiate a training program for ancillary health workers, such as nurse aides and orderlies.

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Obtaining cooperation and input from other support services is essential for the successful implementation of modular nursing care as it requires collaboration and communication among various departments to ensure consistent and coordinated patient care. Hiring self-directed nurses, developing TQM studies, and initiating a training program for ancillary health workers may be important steps in the implementation process but they alone are not sufficient for success.

The Hospital Administration Has Just Notified All the Unit Managers