Workplace

  1.​Name the site. 2.​What is the organizational type (e.g., government, not-for-profit)? 3.​Describe the units/services within the organization. 4.​How is the organization financed? 5.​What insurance is accepted? 6.​What are the patient demographics? 7.​How is quality care defined? Is patient safety part of the definition? Is the term “evidenced-based practice” used in any definitions? 8.​How are quality patient outcomes defined and measured? 9.​Are awards/rewards given for excellence in patient care? If yes, how are the award recipients determined? To whom are the awards given? 10.​Does the environment facilitate communication within health care teams? If yes, how is this accomplished? 11.​What technology, if any, is employed in the practice setting? If yes, please give examples of how it is used. 12.​What part does nursing play in the selection, use, and evaluation of technology? 13.​Are there any policy changes you would suggest? If yes, what are they? If no, why not?