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Book Detail
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A Nurse's Survival Guide to Leadership and Management on the Ward
Thomas, Jenny
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Previous ISBN (13): 9781437717471 Category: Nursing: Administration & Management Publisher: Elsevier Health Science Imprint: Churchill Livingstone Affiliation: London South Bank University, London, UK Audience: Professional and scholarly Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.5 x 4.8 in
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Synopsis:
Are you managing other people? If so, you will find this an indispensable guide to situations and problems faced by ward managers, sisters and charge nurses today. This new edition retains the book's practical approach, providing hints and tips on cutting through bureaucracy to ensure patient care remains uppermost on your agenda. This book will help you to * Manage your time * Create a positive work environment * Ensure care is patient-centred * Manage your budget * Be politically aware * Manage difficult staff and situations New to this edition: * Reflects the most recent developments affecting ward management, including the current national focus on quality indicators and working within tighter budgets. * A new chapter on "Improving Quality and Safety" explains the national quality initiatives and their impact, as well as taking you through the practical processes of handling complaints and incidents. * Updated guidance on pertinent issues such as "whistle-blowing" and "safeguarding".
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