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Accountability in delivering care.

G Castledine

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |March 13, 1991
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    Charge nurses must exercise their significant power responsibly. Accountability in nursing is paramount, ultimately resting on the individual practitioner

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Management
    • Healthcare Ethics
    • Professional Accountability

    Background:

    • Charge nurses hold a pivotal role in coordinating patient healthcare.
    • Effective ward management hinges on responsible power utilization by charge nurses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the concept of accountability for charge nurses.
    • To examine related ethical considerations such as advocacy and conscientious objection.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of accountability in nursing leadership.
    • Discussion of ethical principles relevant to charge nurse roles.

    Main Results:

    • Accountability is crucial due to the charge nurse's influential position.
  • Advocacy and conscientious objection are key ethical dimensions.

    • Conclusions:

    • The individual conscience of the nurse is the ultimate area of accountability.
    • High standards of care can be established and maintained through personal conscience.