An organization has adopted the peer review process of ...

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An organization has adopted the peer review process of evaluation. The manager shares which information with staff? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Begin to work on a portfolio that shows how you have met your work goals for this year.
  2. All of you will be called on to review each of the other nurses working on the unit.
  3. If you are a member of a peer review committee, you will submit a written evaluation to me.
  4. The evaluation will be based solely on the input of the peer committee.
  5. This change has occurred as a result of our move to self-governance.

Question 2

A major change has occurred in the governance of the hospital. How can the nurse manager help staff cope with this change? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Disperse information about the change as quickly as possible.
  2. Discourage any negative discussion about the change.
  3. Remind staff that change is part of the health care environment.
  4. Talk about the change in positive terms.
  5. Withdraw slightly from those who oppose the change.

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Answer to Question 1

1,3,5
Rationale 1: The portfolio is a part of the peer review system of evaluation.
Rationale 2: Generally, the peer review process involves two to four nurses reviewing the work of a peer. All nurses may be involved at some point, but not all nurses will review the work of every nurse.
Rationale 3: The members of the peer review committee submit a written evaluation to the manager.
Rationale 4: The manager also completes an evaluation.
Rationale 5: Peer review is often used in self-governance models.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

1,3,4
Rationale 1: Communicating openly and honestly with those who support the change and those who oppose the change is the best strategy.
Rationale 2: The pros and cons of the change should be openly discussed.
Rationale 3: Change is constant in health care.
Rationale 4: Emphasizing the positive outcomes of the change is a strategy to reduce resistance.
Rationale 5: The nurse manager should maintain support for and confidence in all staff.
Global Rationale: