摘要:

One of Dr. Seuss's classic books,One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish,has no particular theme: it just pairs rhyming words that, in a peculiar fashion, end up making some kind of sense. Anyone looking for a central theme in this editorial will be similarly bemused—

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The JCAHO chapter on Management of the Environment is ripe for nursing input. The 'issue of competence and orientation of stafr: fire safety and smoking are all areas in which nurse managers could offer valuable insights.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

As more nurses move from the acute care setting to long-term-care and home health care, different practice issues arise. To maximize liability protection, nurses must understand the legal issues unique to each delivery system.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The six ingredients for success in the leadership of a postacute care facility often are not exercised—much to the detriment of their organizations. Without strong leadership, people in the facility will not do what needs to be done to succeed under managed care, the BBA of 1997 and the PPS. In these changing and difficult times in health care, the challenge of leadership is to attain the vision of the organization, which, in turn, demands strong leadership.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Nurses and physicians practice and think differently and, as a result, the information systems they use are different But managed care and the things it brings with it—care teams, cost control, outcomes management and the move from a “Medical Model” to a “Wellness Model”—is closing the gap between the two. This article examines some of the traditional differences between the two disciplines and the problems these differences present, as well as shared expertise, how managed care is contributing to this overlap and how information systems are evolving to support the new synergies.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The third version of the Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS) has been revised for 1998. Many changes affect either the clinical codes that determine whether a member received a service or the content of the service being measured. The updated version contains 15 fewer measures than did its predecessor.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Assessing and evaluating work sampling helps nurse managers obtain a clear vision of how nurses use their time. An analysis of work flow furnishes nurse leaders with an array of information that, in turn, provides steps toward work redesign strategies and improved productivity. One hospital's experience is described.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Because most organizations function as open systems, they are susceptible to conflict. Identifying destructive conflict, seeking its root cause and using problem-solving techniques to resolve issues provide satisfactory outcomes for both sides. The steps in the conflict process and the possible solutions are given.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

An inconsistent nursing assignment structure increases unsafe nursing care situations and patient and staff litigation. Using a holistic perspective when scheduling places value on subjectivity, accountability and continuity of care. The conflicts involved with the nursing assignment structure and its implications for nursing managers are identified.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID