In a facility in which management at all levels works diligently ...

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In a facility in which management at all levels works diligently to encourage employees, have open communication, feel empowered, and have several employee-appreciation events every year, what is the most likely outcome?
 
  1. The facility will be able more likely to attain magnet status.
   2. All clients who use the facility will have improved health outcomes.
   3. Nurses will feel empowered and will stay in their current positions.
   4. No lawsuits will be brought against the hospital.

Question 2

The nurse manager is working to improve the morale of the Emergency Department staff.
 
  Nurses are gossiping about one another, and not helping the nursing assistants with the unit stocking, and have been asked to correct the behavior. When should the nurse manager reevaluate the situation?
 
   1. Every week
   2. Once monthly
   3. Twice yearly
   4. Annually

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

Rationale: Magnet designation is earned by those facilities with employees who are positively motivated, making it the most likely outcome. Most clients will experience improved health outcomes, but not all. Nurses might feel empowered, but will most likely change positions at least within the facility, hopefully upward in management as positions are available. While it is less likely for lawsuits to be brought against a facility in which the employees are appreciated and lines of communication kept open, there is never a guarantee that no lawsuits will be filed.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

Rationale: Based on knowledge about change, the nurse manager would reevaluate the situation weekly, allowing time for the staff to incorporate new attitudes and slowly change the unit climate. Once monthly is not often enough, as the nursing assistants should not have to complete this task by themselves. Twice yearly and annually are not often enough, and unit staff will not buy into the necessary changes if there is no immediate and continued evaluation.