Nurse Managers Can Create an Environment That Is Devoted to Health

question 19

Multiple Choice

Nurse managers can create an environment that is devoted to health care safety by doing which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Adopting and embracing the concept of disciplining staff who commit errors
• B) Learning the concepts and tools related to quality improvement and quality assurance
• C) Becoming a role model for staff and peers in practicing health care safety concepts
• D) Encouraging staff to be constantly vigilant in identifying potential risks in the care environment
• E) Creating a sense of partnership with patients and families to promote communication about safety concerns and soliciting their suggestions to correct and prevent potential risks

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Definitions:

Equity Account

An account that represents the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation, reflected in common and preferred shares.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales activities, within a relevant period.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary in total in direct proportion to changes in the level of activity or volume of production.

Operating Leverage

The degree to which a firm or project can increase operating income by increasing revenue, reflecting the proportion of fixed costs to variable costs.