Author Question: Which of the following is important to address on a national level to increase healthcare ... (Read 18 times)

jman1234 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following is important to address on a national level to increase healthcare professionals participation in disasters?

1. Provide payment for these services.
2. Arrange for providers to be sent to areas where needed not just their home states.
3. Focus on developing teams of professionals such as nursing teams, physician teams, and so on.
4. Clarify legal and ethical issues.

Question 2

The risk manager has noted an increase in error rate for a nursing unit over the last year. Which factors should the risk manager investigate? Select all that apply.

1. How strong is the unit leadership?
2. Are nurses being asked to fulfill unreasonable work assignments?
3. How well does the unit staff function as a team?
4. Who on the unit is making the most mistakes?
5. Does an environment of learning exist on the unit?

izzat · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Explanation: 1. Volunteers usually do this work.
2. It is better to have most professionals working in their local areas where they are familiar with the location, needs, and people.
3. Teams should be interprofessional
4. Healthcare professionals are concerned about potential legal and ethical issues, and this holds them back from volunteering.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. Strong leadership helps to provide a safe healthcare system. If the unit leadership is weak all processes of the unit are affected, including safety.
2. There are limits to which people can be expected to work. Exceeding those limits increases the likelihood of error.
3. Effective team functioning can work to improve safety as nurses look out for one another even during times of maximum workload.
4. This is the punitive, traditional method of dealing with error.
5. A learning environment encourages all staff members to perform at their highest level.