A Nurse Manager Understands That the Second Step in Handling

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager understands that the second step in handling an employee with a disciplinary problem is to document the incident.Which of the following is best for documentation of personnel problems?

• A) Use of the performance appraisal on an annual basis
• B) Notes made immediately after an incident that include a description of the incident, actions taken, plans, and follow-up
• C) A tally sheet of medication errors and other specific problems that will be used at annual review
• D) Copies of reports, placed in his or her file, of all unusual occurrences involving the employee

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Definitions:

Incentives

Rewards or penalties that motivate individuals or entities to act in a desired manner, typically aimed at aligning interests or encouraging specific behaviors.

Personal Costs

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Economic Activity

Every activity related to creating, distributing, and using products and services within an economic system.

Adam Smith

An 18th-century Scottish economist and philosopher, widely considered the father of modern economics, best known for his works on the principles of free market and the "invisible hand" concept.