By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "You can’t change the standard of practice unless you know what to do when you show up." Maria O'Rourke, DNSc, RN, FAAN We are living in interesting times. Ethicists have commented that there has been a change in the willingness of individuals to accept responsibility. for their behavior. The culture has instead become one of blame. … [Read more...]
The Issue of Accountability in Healthcare
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN The late President Harry Truman had a sign on his desk that said "the buck stops here". The phrase refers to the fact that the President has to make the decisions and accept the ultimate responsibility for those decisions. Truman was willing to accept that ultimate responsibility. One of the challenges cited in the health care reform … [Read more...]
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