NURS 6053 Week 2 Assignment: Open Systems Theory
NURS 6053 Week 2 Assignment: Open Systems Theory
Walden University NURS 6053: Interprofessional, Organizational, and Systems Leadership
Open Systems Theory
Oganizations are run under different systems theories. “A system is a collection of independent but interrelated elements or components oraganized in a meaningful was to accomplish an overall goal” (Hayajneh, 2007, p. 1). In order for an organization to be run successfully there must be a system theory in place. The purpose of this paper is to identify and define the open systems theory, identify a problem within the healthcare setting, identify a solution, and state how the solution supports the mission and values of the organization. NURS 6053 Week 2 Assignment: Open Systems Theory
Open System Theory
Problem
Proposed Problem Resolution
Conclusion
NURS 6053 Week 3 Discussion
In most health care settings, it is unlikely that you would hear the terms “ad hoc” or “matrix” as you walk down the hallway. Although it is helpful for any organization to delineate pathways of responsibility and authority in an organizational chart, the lived experience of these structures is most apparent through the inquiries and behaviors people share everyday.
In your own workplace, you may find yourself wondering, who should I turn to when I have a practice dilemma? or Where can I go to learn more about this issue? NURS 6053 Week 3 Discussion.These questions speak to the intricacies of formal and informal organizational structure and leadership.
To prepare:
Review the information presented in Chapter 12 of the course text. Focus on the information about formal versus informal structure as well as the types of organizational structures.
Consider the overall structure or hierarchy of your organization or one with which you are familiar. Which organizational structure best describes your organization—line (or bureaucratic), ad hoc, matrix, service line, or flat? Note: It is possible to have a combination of structures in one organization. Is decision making centralized or decentralized in this organization?
What is the role of committees, task forces, and councils in the organization, and who is invited to join? Consider how this relates to formal and informal leadership.
Reflect on how decisions are made within a specific department or unit. Which stakeholders provide input or influence the decision-making process? Assess this in terms of formal and informal leadership.
To support your analysis, consider your own experiences and investigate these matters by speaking with others at the organization and reviewing available documents. Be sure to consider how the concepts of formal and informal structure and leadership relate to one another and are demonstrated in the organization and in the particular department or unit. NURS 6053 Week 3 Discussion.
By Day 3
Post a depiction of your organization’s formal structure, indicating whether it is best described as line, ad hoc, matrix, service line, flat, or a combination. Describe how decisions are made within the organization and within one department or unit in particular, noting relevant attributes of centralized/decentralized decision making. Explain the influence of formal and informal leadership on decision making within this department or unit.
NURS 6053 Week 4 Assignment
Week 4 Assignment: Application: Planned Change in a Department or Unit
Health care organizations are continuously immersed in change from the emergence of new policies, to promote quality care and improve patient safety to keeping pace with the rapid growth in knowledge and best practices. Establishing a solid framework for planning and implementing change is a wise move, as it provides a foundation for the extensive coordination that will be needed to successfully facilitate the change.
For this, you propose a change at the department or unit level and develop a plan for guiding the change effort.
To prepare:
Review Chapter 8 in the course text. Focus on Kurt Lewin’s change theory, and contrast it with other classic change models and strategies.
Reflect on problems, inefficiencies, and critical issues within a specific department, unit, or area in your organization or one with which you are familiar. Select one issue as a focal point for this assignment, and consider a change that could be made to address the issue.
Think about how the change would align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards.
Using one of the change models or strategies discussed in Chapter 8, begin formulating a plan for implementing the change within the department/unit. Outline the steps that you and/or others should follow to facilitate the change effort. Align these steps to the change model or strategy you selected.
Determine who should be involved in initiating and managing the change. Consider the skills and characteristics that are necessary to facilitate this change effort.
To complete:
By Day 7
Write a 3- to 5-page (page count does not include title and reference page) that addresses the following:
Identify a problem, inefficiency, or issue within a specific department/unit.
Describe a specific, realistic change that could be made to address the issue.
Summarize how the change would align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards.
Identify a change model or strategy to guide your planning for implementing the change. Provide a rationale for your selection.
Outline the steps that you and/or others would follow to facilitate the change. Align these steps to your selected change model or strategy.
Explain who would be involved in initiating and managing this change. Describe the skills and characteristics that would be necessary to facilitate the change effort.
Reminder: The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements. All papers submitted must use this formatting.
Note: This Assignment will serve as your Portfolio Assignment for this course.
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NURS 6053 Week 4 Discussion
Workplace Change
Leadership
Outcome
NURS 6053 Week 4 Assignment Planned Change
NURS 6053: Interprofessional, Organizational, and Systems Leadership
- Planned Change
- The Problem
- The Change
- Maintaining Mission, Values, and Goals
- Change Model
- Conclusion
- References
NURS 6053 Week 5 Discussion
In this discussion board information that we have reviewed in this week’s reading will be addressed and discussed and reflected upon in real life experiences. The four stages of group formation will be discussed and how they directly reflect how changes occur in real life practice at The Detroit Medical Center. Group building is a difficult role, and there are barriers that will appear, and with the proper group, dynamics barriers can be addressed and resolved.
NURS 6053 Week 7 Discussion
Communication
Communication is key in healthcare. Communication begins when two or more people are aware of each other’s presence (Marquis & Huston, 2015). This can either be verbal or nonverbal. Effective communication can increase quality patient care when ineffective communication can hinder quality patient care.
Incident
Communication Barrier
Effective Communication Strategy
NURS 6053 Week 8 Discussion
As we speak of nursing leaders in today’s healthcare world, it seems that many use the word either leader or manager but hardly ever the two in the same sentence. Many nurse …
NURS 6053 Week 9 Discussion
This week’s discussion has asked the student to evaluate a leader that they currently work with, or has worked with or admired in the past. These leaders can be influential in one way or another, not always in a positive manner. Many leaders have established their style of leading some have qualities that do not fit their style into just one mold. Many leaders have efficiently and effectively adopted multiple styles to lead their staff effectively.
NURS 6053 Week 10 Assignment
Ethical Dilemma
Moral, legal, and ethical implications of nursing practice inherent in the values of …
Ethical Frameworks
Ethical frameworks provide a guideline for solving a dilemma (Marquis & Huston, …
Ethical, Moral & Legal Dilemma
When I graduated from nursing I became a new nurse in the NICU that I had been a PTC …
Ethical, Moral & Legal Implications Utilized
The legal implications of this situation was that physician was obligated to treat and care for the …
Advocate Role
In this example, the patient was at the center of the care that was given. However, the …
Leadership Style Provides a Barrier or Facilitates
According to the Keirsey Temperament Sorter, I am an artisan (2017). An artisan has a …
Conclusion
Nurses can encounter problems that put them in an ethical or moral dilemma. Each …
NURS 6053 Week 11 Discussion
Conflict is a difficult situation no matter how it occurs or how much we do not want it to happen. Even with the best leaders, there will continue to be an evolving cycle of negotiations and diffuse stressful situations. As a manager of two surgical units, the day to day operations continues to be a constant battle of negotiations, but the crucial piece to this is to adequately understand how or why the conflict started or its origin (Marquis & Huston, 2015). So what is the key to keeping the peace? Is there a simple solution to this ongoing issue that has been around for decades? The answer is no in plain language. Each situation or occurrence must be addressed in individualized cases but developing a framework of how to deal and will aid in reaching an optimal goal in resolving your conflict..
