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humphriesbr@me.com · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nursing agency's managers are planning to make the organization more flexible and internally focused. What should be included in these managers' strategies?

1. A halt to any changes in policy and procedure
2. Increased involvement of management in all aspects of clinical decision-making
3. Involving all staff in knowledge of and full participation in financial and market values of the organization
4. Rewarding innovation and involvement of staff in change

Question 2

What goals of HHS Disparities Action Plan focus on? Select all that apply.

1. Strengthen the health and human services infrastructure and workforce
2. Increase efficiency, transparency, and accountability in HHS programs
3. Transfer HHS programs to the states
4. Advance scientific knowledge and innovation
5. Increase emergency preparedness

amcvicar · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Explanation: 1. Change is seen as beneficial under these conditions.
2. Clinical responsibilities should remain in the hands of the organization's health professionals.
3. The financial and market values of the organization should be de-emphasized.
4. The internally controlled organization encourages staff involvement and innovation.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4
Explanation: 1. This plan does include goal to strengthen the health and human services infrastructure and workforce.
2. This plan does include goal to increase efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
3. This plan does not include the goal transferring responsibility to the states.
4. This plan does include the goal to advance scientific knowledge and innovation.
5. This plan does not include emergency preparedness.