23. The education consultant for the hospital is presenting a ...

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23. The education consultant for the hospital is presenting a workshop titled Documentation: A Manager's Responsibility. Which of the following points would she not include in her PowerPoint presentation? Documentation:
 
  a. Cannot be left to memory. A notation must be placed in the personnel file.
  b. Should avoid discussion of the problem.
  c. Should include what was done about the problem when it occurred.
  d. Needs to include date, time, and place.

Question 2

The nursing director calls a meeting with one of the new unit managers. She is very concerned about a report of substance abuse on the manager's unit, and she reviews the procedures involved in dealing with chemically dependent staff.
 
  Which of the following statements would NOT be included in the discussion? As a manager, you:
 
  a. Need to be aware of ADA issues.
  b. Should check with Human Resources regarding chemically dependent employees and employment practices.
  c. Check the nurse practice acts for the state in which the nurse resides.
  d. Should realize that the nurse is a professional embarrassment and should be kept out of sight of other staff.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Documentation of personnel problems is one of the most important aspects of the nursing manager's role. Through carefully detailed and timely documentation of the problem and plan, the manager decreases the burdensome problems that can ensue from improper or inadequate documentation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
As a manager, you need to be familiar with state and professional regulatory and reporting requirements regarding chemical use and abuse, as well with Human Resource practices and guidelines.