Which of the Following Strategies Might Be Effective in Empowering

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following strategies might be effective in empowering staff?

• A) Communication book in which new information on policies and processes is communicated and mistakes are highlighted.
• B) Monthly staff meetings during which a portion of the agenda is devoted to sharing ideas and presentations on best practices for implementation on the unit.
• C) Once-yearly summative evaluations based on what the manager best likes about the individual.
• D) Focus on discussion of errors in care with direction as to how errors are to be prevented in the future.

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Definitions:

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