Exam A-3 Flashcards
leadership style where a majority of decisions are made by the manager. the manager: dictates work to be done and who will do it, allows little opportunity for input, communication flows only downward, emphasis on task completion,
autocratic/authoritative leadership
the type of leadership where decision making is encouraged among workers. It represents the middle ground and includes: asking for input, voting, developing a consensus. human relationships are important and communication flows both up and down the chain of command.
democratic/participative leadership
leadership style where little or no direction or guidance is provided. coworkers make their own decisions. maximum freedom for individuals. leadership vacuum may occur in which an informal leader may arise.
Laissez-faire/permissive leadership
leadership style that combines the positive features of authoritative/autocratic and democratic/participative leadership styles.
leader provides maximum structure the situation requires but also provides maximum group participation when appropriate.
multicratic leadership
PEW health commission recommendations (1995)
the commission recommended differentiated practice. Meaning, that the role of the ADN should be different than that of the BSN.
the practice of structuring roles on the basis of education, experience and competence
differentiated practice
the system in which healthcare services are controlled and monitored carefully to ensure that policies are followed and that neither too much nor too little care is provided thus minimizing costs.
case management
the ___ ___ follows pts from the diagnostic phase to hospitalization, rehab and back to home for home care. They manage the pt’s interaction with the entire healthcare system
case manager
the system of nursing in which the nurse provides direct care for the pt and is responsible for that pt’s care 24/7. this nurse develops a care plan which is then followed by associate nurses on other shifts.
primary care nursing
nursing system in which each nurse is assigned one task and she performs that task for all the pts in the unit. i.e. one nurse starts all the IVs in the unit and another takes all the temperatures. allows for efficient care of many patients.
functional method of nursing
the nursing care system of the early 1900’s when one nurse worked with one pt and met all of that pt’s needs. She usually lived in the pt’s home and provided total care and light housekeeping.
case method of nursing
the type of nursing system where each unit has two or more teams composed of providers of various education levels (CNA, RN, LPN, etc). An experienced RN was the team leader and the team worked together to provide comprehensive care.
team nursing
system of nursing care in which one RN is assigned to all the care needs of a group of 4-6 pts. Care is focused on the total person. Gives nurses more control and autonomy.
total patient care
Nursing care system where care is provided to a group of pts by an RN and an LPN or CNA. The RN plans the care and is assisted with tasks by the CNA or LPN.
partnership model of pt care
Pt care units are divided into modules. The same team of providers were consistently assigned to a particular module. An RN was the leader of each module.
modular care
