Manager’s Checklist The nurse manager is responsible for:
● Understanding the new staffing policies and the impact on the unit
● Gaining knowledge related to physical and occupational therapy practice
● Easing the transition of new staff into the existing staff group and helping build trust and respect
● Educating all staff on the new staffing policies ● Ensuring that all therapists and nurses attend
mandatory documentation training and audit patient records for compliance with new documentation standards
● Communicating with human resources if there are any questions regarding performance evaluation, scheduling, or compensation
● Reviewing the personnel files of new staff ● Establishing roles for the therapists in the unit
governance structure ● Facilitating open communication with therapists
and nurses to discuss concerns or suggestions ● Providing appropriate feedback to nursing
management related to the new staffing changes
CASE STUDY 11-1