2 response to peers LDR

After the initial post, you will then respond to multiple peers to drive the weekly unit discussions. respond to peers thoughtfully, add value to the discussion, and apply ideas, insights, or concepts from scholarly sources, such as: journal articles, assigned readings, textbook material, lectures, course materials, or authoritative websites.

1- In the video, Lee talks about being short on time and having a tablecloth with a cigarette burn. He also touches on this in the book and how an employee had covered it with an item on the table, hoping no one would notice. The tablecloth was changed in the end, and Lee talks about how small things can lead to big problems and how attention to detail is essential. Lee points out the lessons the employee returned and said they had learned from that moment (Cockerell, 2008).

I agree with Lee; small things matter, and attention to detail is vital in the healthcare industry. Nothing can be done haphazardly, and those small things you overlook can lead to big problems. Some small things may look like handwashing, contaminating a sterile field, forgetting to scrub a hub, or not wearing appropriate PPE in a rush. A professional situation where I had to make a similar call was recently when a PCT went into a C. Diff room with no PPE and then came out and sanitized. I immediately had the PCT wash their hands with soap and water, obtained a set of scrubs for the PCT, and discussed how the infection is spread, why we wear gowns and gloves, and why we wash our hands. I coached them about keeping the other patient’s on the floor safe and how she could contaminate other patients by skipping crucial steps in our processes, such as not garbing, washing hands, or failing to properly clean equipment.

When addressing the balance of the urgency of a healthcare situation against the necessity of getting things done efficiently, I am reminded of the C. Diff instance with that PCT. Just because it saves time and gets the job done doesn't mean it's the right way. It is crucial in healthcare for patient safety that we do not cut corners and do the job correctly. Sometimes, what seemed so urgent at that moment seems small later when dealing with the repercussions of the decision you made to skip vital steps at times. There may be processes that are not the most efficient and can be examined for change and reviewed. We have had a lot of short-staffed days when we have to make tough decisions and prioritize patient care. When prioritizing, making patient safety a top priority usually helps to balance things.

Cockerell, L. (2008). In Creating magic: 10 common sense leadership strategies from a life at Disney,

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2-In certain situations, getting everything done can be better than doing everything perfectly. On the contrary, doing things perfectly can sometimes mean doing things correctly which can be more important in certain situations. In either of these situations where a decision must be made, prioritization along with teamwork and efficiency are all things that must be included. In Cockerell’s scenario, it was important that everything got done prior to opening the ballroom. However, something as simple as a cigarette burn in a bright, white tablecloth is an awful observation for those who are about to sit and eat on this table.

When it comes to healthcare, delegation and prioritization are things that need to be implemented at all times. Completing the more important and more crucial tasks first is important in the wellbeing of human life. Making sure the tasks that need to be completed first are done safely and correctly is more important than getting several small tasks done. For example, providing a patient with oxygen or checking their vitals is more important than getting a patient into the shower. Ensuring a patient is stable is a priority over maintaining a patients hygiene.

In a leadership role, ensuring that everything is done safely is priority. As a charge nurse right now, I always encourage the staff to prioritize their tasks so the things at the end of their list that aren’t crucial, can be done by others or done on the next shift. I was a CNA before becoming a nurse so it was incredibly difficult for me as a new nurse to delegate to others. Creating lists and delegating the tasks to the right people has helped me tremendously. When I see the staff, especially nurses, getting frustrated and overwhelmed at the end of the shift because things haven’t gotten done, I remind them that nursing is 24-hour care. While leaving things for the next shift is never ideal or a good feeling, sometimes it is necessary. Whenever possible, I try to help the staff with whatever they need to get done. Making people feel important is a key leadership role to have so whenever possible, I try to help the staff with whatever they need to get done (Cockerell, 2008). Something as easy as turning their patients or giving a patient a new IV can be so helpful for them.

Cockerell, L. (2010). Creating magic: 10 common sense leadership strategies from a life at Disney. Ebury Digital