PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING POST OF A CLASSMATE IN 100 WORDS, Remember that your posts must be substantive and contribute to the dialogue that is taking place and Response posts must offer at least one new piece of information or insight.
Classmate Post:
How do I think the pandemic has changed organizational cultures? What are the pros and cons of these changes?
I remember when I was getting my RN license and applying for my new job, I heard about the Covid virus. It just started in 2019 and it was not well known to the population. The news created a lot of false and truthful information but mostly it was shocking to the population not only in the US but for the entire world. I started working in a nursing home and I was new to the field and the care I had to provide. I was only working one shift a week but swiftly more shifts were opened to me to pick. I love that I was useful in helping the elderly. I was scared and as well my coworkers and certain changes had to be made. First it was to get the masks and robes for protection to use for those who suffer from Covid. But for most of the caregivers as well we had to protect the vulnerable by wearing PPE. Unfortunately, appropriate PPE was not available. My managers had to produce ideas for new ways of functioning and protecting all of us and to implement the changes. To direct the proper care and to act swiftly to the change we encountered. We started making our own masks and someone else was sowing the gowns, checking the temperature and vital signs was important for everyone who comes in and leaves the facility. The visitors were limited and only through the window visits had to be implemented. We all had to learn about the disease and its processes, but limited information was available at that time. As nurses we are accustomed to change, changes in practice methods, changes in educational requirements and withing the role of the environment we worked at. Even with advanced changes in 21st century in health care with implementation of new laws and regulations from Affordable Care Act to reduce cost and provide quality care along with proper staffing leaders are under a lot of pressure to change to meet goals and improve outcomes. The new norms had to be implemented to adjust to the change. Change is a positive thing, and it helps to look for new solutions and new ways to implement the changes. As staff nurses would have to adjust to the changes, it could be stressful and lead to fatigue. The literature research must help staff nurses adjust to the changes. Not to mandate the change but implement it while trying to participate in it as a leader at the same time (Maryanne Garon 2018, pp.32-34).
At the time of Covid the change had to be made quick and it led to a lot of stress. The human aspect had to be taken when the overload in the care is an issue and address it as needed. The more focus in pandemic on process of change and human relationship aspect. It led to choosing the proper leader and management to guide in the pandemic time. Everyone was focused on helping others and that made a big impact on the change in healthcare. Everyone played their role in society and in the functioning of the units. A lot of support from the management and leaders played a crucial role in supporting the staff in the changing process. Everyone had to be safe in the workplace, patients and nursing personnel and other caregivers. In the pandemic we all had to be extra careful and to prevent the transmission of infection. As Jennifer Bellot, 2018 mentioned about the safety climate when nurses would intervene when errors occur and try to prevent them and to avoid the adverse reactions. The management of leaders was implemented include communication styles, educational resources and proper staffing.
Citation:
Jennifer Bellot, (2018), Organizational Climate and Culture. In D.L. Huber, Leadership, and nursing care management (7th ed., pp. 54-57). Elsevier.
Maryanne Garon, (2018), Change and Innovation. In D.L. Huber, Leadership, and nursing care management (7th ed., pp. 32-34). Elsevier.
