Quality of care and patient safety

In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250 word paper describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following:

  1. Select an issue from the following list: bullying, unit closers and restructuring, floating, nurse turnover, nurse staffing ratios, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), or magnet designation.
  2. Describe the selected issue. Discuss how it impacts quality of care and patient safety in the setting in which it occurs.
  3. Discuss how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct.
  4. Explain the differing roles of nursing leaders and nursing managers in this instance and discuss the different approaches they take to address the selected issue and promote patient safety and quality care. Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus manager described in your readings.
  5. Discuss what additional aspects mangers and leaders would need to initiate in order to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue.
  6. Describe a leadership style that would best address the chosen issue. Explain why this style could be successful in this setting.

Use at least three peer-reviewed journal articles other than those presented in your text or provided in the course.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

References to use:

– Emotional Intelligence in Leadership. (n.d.). MindTools. Retrieved from https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newldr_45.htm

– Kumar, S., Adhish, V. S., & Chauhan, A. (2014). Managing self for leadership. Indian journal of community medicine: official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine, 39(3), 138–142.

– Gallo,S. (2019). The importance of self-awareness in leadership. Training Industry Inc. https://trainingindustry.com/articles/leadership/t…

Requirements: 1200 words

Answer preview

Nonetheless, the American Nurses Association convened a meeting in 2015 and drafted few regulations to be adhered to by all its members. The draft indicated that the body would not condone any form of violence from any source. Secondly, the body had adopted evidence-based strategies that mitigate and prevent Bullying, incivility, and workplace violence and promote quality care, safety, wellness, and optimal patient outcomes in health care. Moreover, all healthcare professionals were required to collaborate and develop a culture of respect and dignity (Kumar et al., 2014). Besides, a notable health care organization has implemented a software system named Patient advocacy reporting system

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