Test Bank For Effective Leadership And Management In Nursing 9Th Edition Eleanor J.sullivan
Effective Leadership & Management in Nursing, 9e (Sullivan) Chapter 1 Introducing Nursing Management 1) A nurse manager is participating in the healthcare organization's strategic planning committe e. Which factor is the primary driving force and controlling factor in new initiatives this committee might recommend? 1. Cost of care 2. Access to care 3. Availability of care 4. Quality of care Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. While all of the options given are driving forces in today's healthcare environment, the cost of providing care is still the primary issue. Cost of care controls access, availability, and quality. 2. Access to care is controlled by the ability to pay. 3. Care will not be available if it cannot be funded. 4. Healthcare providers do not like to correlate quality with cost, but the economic reality is that quality care must also be funded care. Cognitive Level: Applying Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment Client Need Sub: Management of Care Nursing/Int Conc: Nursing Process: Evaluation/Leadership Learning Outcome: 1-1: Explain changes to healthcare over the past decade, including those resulting from implementation of the Affordable Care Act; demands to reduce errors and improve patient safety; and evolving medical and communication technology. Show Less
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