WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT

To Prepare:

· Review the Resources and examine the Clark Healthy Workplace Inventory, found on page 20 of Clark (2015).

· Review the Work Environment Assessment Template*.

· Reflect on the output of your Discussion post regarding your evaluation of workplace civility and the feedback received from colleagues.

· Select and review one or more of the following articles found in the Resources:

· Clark, Olender, Cardoni, and Kenski (2011)

· Clark (2018)

· Clark (2015)

· Griffin and Clark (2014)

The Assignment (3-6 pages total):

Part 1: Work Environment Assessment (1-2 pages)

· Review the Work Environment Assessment Template you completed for this Module’s Discussion.

· Describe the results of the Work Environment Assessment you completed on your workplace.

· Identify two things that surprised you about the results and one idea you believed prior to conducting the Assessment that was confirmed.

· Explain what the results of the Assessment suggest about the health and civility of your workplace.

Part 2: Reviewing the Literature (1-2 pages)

· Briefly describe the theory or concept presented in the article(s) you selected.

· Explain how the theory or concept presented in the article(s) relates to the results of your Work Environment Assessment.

· Explain how your organization could apply the theory highlighted in your selected article(s) to improve organizational health and/or create stronger work teams. Be specific and provide examples.

Part 3: Evidence-Based Strategies to Create High-Performance Interprofessional Teams (1–2 pages)

· Recommend at least two strategies, supported in the literature, that can be implemented to address any shortcomings revealed in your Work Environment Assessment.

· Recommend at least two strategies that can be implemented to bolster successful practices revealed in your Work Environment Assessment.

Part 1: Work Environment Assessment *Template, completed in the week 7 discussion, should not be submitted with this assignment · Describe the results of the Work Environment Assessment you completed on your workplace. · Identify two things that surprised you about the results and one idea that you believed prior to conducting the assessment that was confirmed. · Explain what the results of the assessment suggests about the health and civility of your workplace. = The responses accurately and thoroughly describe the results of the Work Environment Assessment completed on a workplace. ... The responses thoroughly and clearly identify two surprising things about the results and thoroughly describe at least one idea that was believed prior to conducting the assessment that was confirmed. ... The responses accurately and thoroughly explain in detail what the results of the assessment suggests about the health and civility of a workplace.

Part 2: Reviewing the Literature · Briefly describe the theory or concept presented in the article you selected. · Explain how the theory or concept presented in the article relates to the results of your Work Environment Assessment. · Explain how your organization could apply the theory highlighted in your selected article to improve organizational health and/or stronger work teams. Be specific and provide examples. = The responses accurately and thoroughly describe the theory or concept presented in the article selected. ... The responses accurately and completely explain how the theory or concept presented in the article relates to the results of the Work Environment Assessment. ... The responses accurately and thoroughly explain how an organization could apply the theory highlighted in the selected article to improve organizational health and/or stronger work teams. ... Specific and detailed examples are provided which fully support the responses.

Part 3: Evidence-Based Strategies to Create High-Performance Interprofessional Teams · Recommend at least two strategies, supported in the literature, that can be implemented to address any shortcomings revealed in your Work Environment Assessment. · Recommend at least two strategies that can be implemented to bolster successful practices revealed in your Work Environment Assessment. = Using the literature, the responses clearly and thoroughly recommend at least two strategies that can be implemented to address any shortcomings revealed in the Work Environment Assessment. ... The responses clearly and thoroughly recommend at least two strategies that can be implemented to bolster successful practices revealed in the Work Environment Assessment.

Resource Synthesis= Using proper in-text citations, the response fully integrates at least 2 outside resources and 2 or 3 course-specific resources.

Written Expression and Formatting—Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided, which delineates all required criteria. = Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. ... A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided, which delineates all required criteria.

Written Expression and Formatting—English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation. = Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

Written Expression and Formatting: The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. = Uses correct APA format with no errors.

Required reading

· Broome, M., & Marshall, E. S. (2021).  Transformational leadership in nursing: From expert clinician to influential leader (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Springer.

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· Chapter 5, “Collaborative Leadership Contexts: It Is All About Working Together (pp. 155–178)

· Chapter 8, “Creating and Shaping the Organizational Environment and Culture to Support Practice Excellence” (pp. 237–272)

· Chapter 7, “Building Cohesive and Effective Teams” (pp. 212–231)

Select at least ONE of the following:

· Clark, C. M., Olender, L., Cardoni, C., Kenski, D. (2011).  Fostering civility in nursing education and practiceLinks to an external site..  The Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(7/8), 324–330. 

· Clark, C. M. (2018). Combining cognitive rehearsal, simulation, and evidence-based scripting to address incivility.  Nurse EducatorLinks to an external site. .

· Clark, C. M. (2015). Conversations to inspire and promote a more civil workplace.  American Nurse Today, 10Links to an external site. (11), 18–23. Retrieved from https://www.americannursetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ant11-CE-Civility-1023.pdf

· Griffin, M., & Clark, C. M. (2014).  Revisiting cognitive rehearsal as an intervention against incivility and lateral violence in nursing: 10 years laterLinks to an external site..  Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 45(12), 535–542.