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1
Q

What are the characteristics of team building

there are 8

A
  • clear and elevating goal
  • results driven structure
  • competent team members
  • unified commitment
  • collaborative climate
  • standards of excellence
  • external support and recognition
  • principled leadership
2
Q

What are the stages of team building

A

Stage one:
Forming—allowing team members time to get to know each other and develop trust.

Stage two:
Storming—share and recognize different ideas of team members, work through potential problems and begin moving the group towards its overall goal.

Stage three:
Norming—team comes together as a cohesive unit with a purpose, establishing work schedules and roles.

Stage four:
Performing—team is productive and accomplishes goals.

3
Q

Define delegation (delegating)

A

it is the transfering of authority and responsibilityfor performance to a competent person

Ex. HCA giving an enema if it is their scope because the LPN is busy with other stuff

4
Q

Define assigning

A

distribution of the daily workload

Ex: patients that the HCA is responsible for that day

5
Q

What are some key aspects to successful delegating

A
  • clear instruction
  • assertivenenss
  • ensure understanding of
    instructions
  • respect for the team
  • collaborate
6
Q

What are some obstacles/issues related to delegation

A
  • power struggles
  • generational differences
  • unclear understanding of scopes
  • miscommunication
  • not being assertive
7
Q

How do RNs, LPNs and HCAs work together

A
  • RNs can teach LPNs and HCAs
  • LPNs can teach and guide
    HCAs
  • LPNs can devise a plan for the
    HCA to follow
8
Q

What does a manager do

A
  • plan a budget
  • organize and allocate resources
  • controls and solves problems
9
Q

What does a leader do

A
  • shows a direction
  • aligns and influences the team
  • motivates and inspires
10
Q

What are the different leadership styles

A
  1. autocratic: does things their way; good in an emergency, not good in a team environment
  2. laissez-faire: refuses to assume leadership role, no guidance, chaotic environment
  3. democratic: asks for input from all members, not great in an emergency,
  4. mulit-cratic: active in decision making, empowers the team, encourages ideas but makes the decision.