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Retooling the nurse executive for 21st century practice: decision support systems
1Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|April 15, 2000
Summary
Nurse executives face rapid healthcare changes, necessitating objective decision-making processes. This article presents a standardized approach to aid high-impact decisions for nursing leaders in unstable environments.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Leadership
- Decision Science
Background:
- Healthcare systems are undergoing rapid transformation in financing and care delivery.
- Contemporary nurse executives require enhanced capabilities to navigate these complex changes.
- There is a growing need for new approaches to prepare future nursing leaders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the challenges faced by nurse executives in making high-impact decisions.
- To introduce a standardized process for objective decision-making in nursing leadership.
- To equip current and future nursing leaders with essential decision-making tools.
Main Methods:
- The article outlines a standardized process for objective decision-making.
- This process is designed for nurse executives operating in dynamic environments.
- The methodology focuses on enabling timely, high-impact decisions.
Main Results:
- A structured approach to decision-making is presented.
- The process facilitates objective analysis in unstable healthcare settings.
- It aims to improve the quality and speed of executive decisions.
Conclusions:
- A standardized decision-making process is essential for nurse executives.
- This approach supports effective leadership amidst rapid healthcare evolution.
- It is crucial for preparing the next generation of nursing leaders.