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Nursing Management
|November 10, 1998
Summary
This case study shows how to support nurses with unique needs for independent practice. It highlights root cause analysis and creative resource use for successful implementation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Implementing independent nursing practice requires addressing unique employee needs.
- Shared governance and total quality management provide frameworks for organizational change.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and implement a plan for independent nursing practice for an employee with unique needs.
- To demonstrate a model for supporting diverse nursing staff within a healthcare setting.
Main Methods:
- Case study methodology.
- Application of total quality management principles.
- Utilization of a shared governance framework.
Main Results:
- Successful design and implementation of a plan for independent nursing practice.
- Identification of key factors for success: root cause analysis, differentiating ability from compliance, creative resource allocation, and strategic planning.
Conclusions:
- Independent nursing practice can be achieved for employees with unique needs through tailored plans.
- A systematic approach integrating quality management and shared governance is effective.
- Addressing individual needs within a structured framework fosters professional growth and organizational success.