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kamilo84

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At a magnet hospital, the nurses' council committee developed a new policy regarding the implementation of a computerized charting system. This policy can best be described as:
 
  a. Obsolete
  b. Originated
  c. Appealed
  d. Imposed

Question 2

Policies and procedures serve many purposes in an organization. Which of the following purposes of policies and procedures is the most important for the nurse manager?
 
  a. They serve as a basis for future decisions and actions.
  b. They serve as a means to plan the unit budget.
  c. They serve as a means to control performance.
  d. They serve as a means to increase consistency of action.



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dreamfighter72

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Originated policies are usually developed to guide subordinates in their functions. Imposed policies come from external sources such as laws and labor unions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Policies and procedures have different purposes. State law influences the policies and procedures that relate to what tasks personnel can have delegated to them. The organization's structure also influences who can delegate what. Nurse managers should implement the policies consistently.




kamilo84

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Wow, this really help


Dnite

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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