The basis of a strong organizational structure is the quality of care and safety measures nurses provide which include: desired outcomes, professionalism, and knowledge-based practice as well as initiatives that permeate health (Hugh, n.d.). The institute of Medicine does note that hospital caretakers are prone to human error which are the results originating from faulty systems, insufficient processes and not the individuals themselves (Hugh, n.d.). It is vital that organizations update in house resources, polices, and educational materials in order to guide nursing staff to provide efficient care (Hugh, n.d.). Measures to improve quality are the responsibility of an effective leadership team that incorporate action plans, benchmarks and promotes …show more content…
During the start of my career, I was faced with many challenges such as unfair assignments, bullying in the workplace, toxic personalities, and unsupported leadership, so much so that I wanted to terminate my license and change careers. Then, I was inspired by a nurse manager in charge of a telemetry unit in San Antonio, Texas, who not only valued his employees, but shared knowledge for growth and innovation. That individual empowered me to strive for achievement and not let inappropriate behaviors impact my personal goals which is to promote a caring, compassionate, approach towards human life. Leaders can set the tone for the workplace setting, undoubtedly, one can come into an organization and feel valued or feel a sense of impending doom which leads to uneventful situations such as a decline in quality care. Applying Maslow’s human care needs, leadership can promote an environment where nurse’s basic needs are met which entail; support (physiological foundation), quality improvements (safety), team involvement (belonging), guidance (esteem), towards meeting the final goal, the spiritual enlightenment of self-actualization (Groff-Paris & Terhaar, 2011). This in turn will promote team players towards a happy, successful working environment and develop a higher level of function in the clinical practice setting (Groff-Paris & Terhaar,