When planning to terminate an employee, the nurse manager needs ...

[Haya94]

When planning to terminate an employee, the nurse manager needs to plan:
 
  1. A follow-up evaluation.
  2. An agreed-upon corrective action.
  3. To provide accurate documentation.
  4. A continuity of care in-service.

Question 2

A certified nurses aide (CNA) has been reported to the nurse manager for refusing to wash her hands between giving clients their morning care. Which of the following statements by the nurse manager would be the most effective?
 
  1. Do you need a class on hand washing?
  2. Forgetting to wash your hands between clients can lead to spread of infection.
  3. Why do you refuse to wash your hands?
  4. If I hear of any more instances of your not washing your hands, I will write you up.

[cpetit11]

Answer to Question 1

3
Explanation: 1. Before termination there must be sufficient and accurate documentation to support the
termination. If terminated, the employee will not need a follow-up evaluation, corrective
action, or an in-service.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 1. The employee needs to realize the unwanted behavior has consequences for the client. An
employee may not realize the reason for the policy. A better understanding may prevent the
behavior in the future. The employee must understand the consequences if the behavior does
not change but this should not be communicated in a threatening manner.