NR 446 Edapt Week 1

NR 446 Edapt Week 1

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Chamberlain University

NR-446 Collaborative Healthcare

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Leaders vs. Managers

Leaders

Leaders inspire individuals by painting a vision of what is possible and motivating others to achieve this desired outcome. They empower and mobilize people to become part of something greater. Leaders often take on diverse roles and focus on fostering high-functioning teams, believing that collaboration achieves better results than working autonomously.

Managers

Managers concentrate on setting, measuring, and achieving goals. They are implementers who ensure tasks are completed effectively. Managers are process-oriented, relying on others and manipulating resources like time, money, and manpower to meet organizational objectives.

Leadership Theories

Authoritarian Leadership

This style involves leaders making decisions without input from staff, often requiring negative reinforcement or punishment to enforce rules. While generally rigid, it can be effective in emergencies where quick decision-making is critical.

Democratic Leadership

Encourages open communication and staff participation in decision-making. Leaders offer responsibility, accountability, and feedback to enhance performance.

Laissez-Faire Leadership

This hands-off approach provides minimal direction or supervision. Decisions and changes occur reactively rather than proactively, potentially impacting quality improvement.

Emotional Intelligence (EI)

Emotional intelligence is the capacity to recognize and manage one’s own emotions while effectively interacting with others. EI plays a critical role in leadership, fostering better communication and team dynamics.

Delegation and Accountability

Five Rights of Delegation

1. Task: Assign appropriate tasks within the delegate’s scope. Example: Assigning a nursing assistant to measure vital signs.
2. Circumstances: Ensure conditions are suitable. Example: Avoid delegating care for unstable patients to an assistant nurse.
3. Person: Confirm competency and scope of practice. Example: Do not delegate tracheostomy suctioning to untrained personnel.
4. Direction/Communication: Provide clear instructions. Example: Requesting vital signs from room 5 and asking for results within 15 minutes.
5. Supervision/Evaluation: Monitor and provide feedback. Example: Supervising proper hand hygiene practices.

References

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).

NR 446 Edapt Week 1