The influence of leaders on nursing home care and culture is an important issue in health care. Nursing managers and leaders need to be knowledgeable about their residents’ medical conditions and be capable of providing quality care. In addition to addressing resident-specific needs, nursing managers must have effective leadership qualities, conduct employee screenings or talent assessments prior to hiring and train staff on proper care and attitude when dealing with resident needs and ailments. Thus, knowledge of leadership skills and how to work with teams is important in the provision of health care as well as ways of becoming an effective leader.
The Importance of Leadership in Healthcare (2.5 Credits)
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The influence of leaders on nursing home care and culture is an important issue in health care. Nursing managers and leaders need to be knowledgeable about their residents’ medical conditions and be capable of providing quality care. In addition to addressing resident-specific needs, nursing managers must have effective leadership qualities, conduct employee screenings or talent assessments prior to hiring and train staff on proper care and attitude when dealing with resident needs and ailments. Thus, knowledge of leadership skills and how to work with teams is important in the provision of health care as well as ways of becoming an effective leader.