HNN320-Leadership and Clinical Governance

Scenario

You have recently commenced your graduate year on an adult surgical unit. You are caring for Nicole, a 23 year old woman who has recently returned from theatre following a laproscopic appendectomy. You have previously cared for patients in the immediate postoperative period, however you have not previously cared for a patient post appendectomy. You assess Nicole at the beginning of your shift and Nicole explains that she is not sure how long she will be in hospital or what her nursing or medical care will involve.

Task: Drawing on the above scenario, respond to the following prompts:

Q1. Identify three or more significant risks for Nicole in the first 48 hours after her surgery.

Q2. What sources of research evidence could be used to guide Nicole’s care?

Q3. How might involving Nicole in her care impact on quality and safety?

Q4. How would the concept of scope of practice be applied in this situation?

Q5. How could the unit’s culture or leadership influence the quality and safety of Nicole’s care?

This task needs to be written in third person and each response must be supported with professional literature. This may include peer-reviewed journals as well as professional websites or texts.