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Accountability: a fundamental component of nursing practice
1Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|March 22, 2002
Summary
Accountability in nursing requires nurses to have authority over their practice for competent, efficient, and effective patient care. This article explores accountability principles in nursing through theoretical and critical incident approaches.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Effective nursing care demands high levels of nurse knowledge and skills.
- Nurses require authority to manage and control their professional practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the concept of accountability in nursing.
- To relate accountability to daily nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical approach.
- Critical incident approach.
Main Results:
- Demonstrates principles of accountability in nursing.
- Highlights the link between authority and competent practice.
Conclusions:
- Accountability is crucial for effective nursing care.
- Empowering nurses with authority enhances practice management and patient outcomes.