The Hospital Administration Has Just Notified All the Unit Managers

Multiple Choice

The hospital administration has just notified all the unit managers that the care delivery model is to be changed from team nursing to modular nursing because of budget restraints. Identify the action by the unit managers that is essential to the successful implementation of the modular nursing care model.

A) Hire nurses who are self-directed and concerned with consistency of care.
B) Obtain the cooperation and input from respiratory therapy, radiology, dietary, laboratory, and other support services.
C) Develop total quality management (TQM) studies to determine risk areas.
D) Initiate a training program for ancillary health workers, such as nurse aides and orderlies.