CHALLENGES FACING NURSES AND MANAGERS
Introducing Nursing Management 1
1. Describe the forces that are changing the health care system.
2. Discuss changes in paying for health care. 3. Explain how quality initiatives can reduce
medical errors. 4. Describe how evidence-based practice is
changing nursing. 5. Explain how to become a Magnet-certified
hospital.
6. Explain what emerging technologies mean for nursing.
7. Describe how cultural, gender, and genera- tional differences affect management.
8. Explain why preparation is the best defense against violence and disasters.
9. Discuss the changes and challenges that nurses face now and into the future.
Learning Outcomes After completing this chapter, you will be able to:
Key Terms Benchmarking Electronic health records
(EHRs) Evidence-based practice Leapfrog Group
Magnet Recognition Program®
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
Quality initiatives Robotics Social media Virtual care