The nurse manager is anticipating changes on the unit because of manag

QUESTION

The nurse manager is anticipating changes on the unit because of managed care. It is up to the manager to “sell” the staff on this care concept. A goal of managed care that the staff must understand is that managed care is:

a. Grounded in business theory.
b. Useful for long-term patients only.
c. Designed to reduce unit resources and staff.
d. Not concerned with the best interests of clients.

ANSWER:

ANS: A
Managed care combines delivery of needed care with business principles of efficiency and cost. Nurse managers who know business principles become conduits for ensuring safe, effective, affordable care.