NR554The Nurse Leader and Healthcare
Policy
NR554The Nurse Leader and Healthcare Policy Week 1 Discussion
DQ1 Connecting Workplace Issues With Policy
New information based on policy decisions locally,
regionally, and nationally is often presented to staff by nurse leaders.
Identify a recent change at your current, or most recent, workplace that was
policy based. Discuss the policy and how the change supported positive patient
outcomes.
DQ2 Problem Identification for Public and Policy Decision
Makers
Nursing leaders and bedside staff are often confronted with
problems that affect their workflow and ability to deliver best practices to
their patients. One example of a policy that has been adopted by many
healthcare organizations to reduce confusion and improve efficiency in
communication is the use of the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, &
Recommendation) tool to ensure clear, concise, and effective communication
between professions. Describe a situation or issue that you see within your
work environment or local community related to a healthcare issue, and describe
what you believe the solution would look like.