Leadership, Management, and Teamwork Flashcards
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A newly qualified nurse witnesses a senior colleague administering medication without checking the patient's identity band. What should they do?
Answer: Report to the ward manager and complete an incident report
The NMC Code requires all registrants to raise and escalate patient safety concerns regardless of the other person's seniority.
Which leadership style involves collaborative decision-making with the team?
Answer: Democratic leadership
Democratic leadership involves shared decision-making, team participation, and collaborative working.
During a busy shift with insufficient staff, what is the nurse in charge's primary responsibility?
Answer: Complete a risk assessment, prioritise safety, escalate, and document
Assess risk, prioritise patient safety, escalate through appropriate channels, and document all decisions and actions.
What does 'duty of candour' mean in NHS practice?
Answer: Duty to be open and honest with patients when things go wrong, including apologising
Duty of candour requires transparency and honesty with patients when errors or incidents occur, including an apology.
When delegating to a healthcare assistant, which principle must be followed per NMC guidance?
Answer: The registered nurse retains accountability for the delegation decision and must ensure the HCA is competent
The registered nurse retains accountability for the delegation decision. They must ensure the person has appropriate skills and competence.
What is the purpose of a root cause analysis (RCA)?
Answer: To systematically investigate underlying causes and identify system improvements
RCA identifies underlying causes and contributing factors, focusing on system improvements rather than individual blame.