NURA 6063 Discussion Workplace Environment Assessment

NURA 6063 Discussion Workplace Environment Assessment

I work for a company that has a rating of “moderately healthy.”

the place of employment (Clark, 2015). A lower score was what I expected, and I am surprised by the results. The rationale for this decision.

Because of the current pandemic, I was expecting a higher score than I actually received. Several employees have resigned in favor of higher-paying positions.

irritated by the pandemic’s effect on my life. However, the organization’s employees are united in their desire to improve.

our community’s well-being, and we have leaders who are willing to listen to our concerns and maintain a civil work environment. I

I was also surprised by the Even in the midst of a pandemic, we

Even on the weekends, our manager has been available to help us with our self-care needs.

Overnight, on weekends, and on holidays, to make sure the unit’s needs are met In the midst of the pandemic’s chaos and stress, I relocated to the city.

Intensive care ward I was greeted by a high-acuity unit that was even more crowded than a typical ICU. In spite of this, however,

found that the team worked well together and communicated effectively, presenting a work environment that was civil and healthy. they found that

to be a part of, and I take great pride in this.

Because of the shared mission, values, and goals, I came away with the impression that the organization was running smoothly.

and the organization’s objectives. Christianity’s healing mission is to be carried out in accordance with Christus Good Shepherd’s core values

Dignity, honesty, hard work, generosity, and stewardship are just a few of the values we hold dear.

creation of new approaches to health and well-being for the benefit of the community as a whole

be healed by Jesus Christ’s love (Christus Health, 2021). However, as evidenced by the assessment’s failure to fall,

For those in the highest paid positions, the current pandemic has increased stress levels and reduced their ability to earn as much money as they once did.

work.

During a recent stay in the hospital’s intensive care unit, a physician began yelling at me.

as well as complaining aloud to the patient about how late it was for her injections, all while barking orders at me in the heat of battle.

According to Clark (2015), the most effective way to stop rudeness is to address it immediately. However, mastering this skill necessitates time and effort.

The ability to. Due to the nature of the situation, I was unable to speak with the doctor outside of the

Fortunately, I have a fantastic team who worked with the doctor to resolve the issue in the patient’s room. The member of the team spoke softly to the

we are all exhausted, but that appropriate communication is necessary despite our exhaustion

essential for reducing work stress among staff and ensuring safe and effective patient care. Working in a civilized environment

effective teamwork is facilitated by effective communication (Liu, et. al., 2020). It is still effective even when working in stressful environments.

in order to achieve the best possible results for the entire team, each team member must promote a civil working environment

member.

References

Christus Health (2021). Christus Health: Our vision, mission, and values. Retrieved from https://www.christushealth.org/about/our-

mission-values-and-vision

Clark, C.M. (2015). Conversations to inspire and promote a more civil workplace. American Nurse Today, 10(11), 18-23. Retrieved

from .

Liu, Y., Vashdi, D. R., Cross, T., Bamberger, P., & Erez, A. (2020). Exploring the puzzle of civility: Whether and when team civil

communication influences team members’ role performance. Human Relations, 73(2), 215–241. https://doi-

org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1177/0018726719830164

How wholesome is your workplace?

You may believe your current organization runs smoothly, or you may believe it has many problems. You may encounter or even witness events that cause you to pause. However, just as you would not attempt to diagnose a patient’s health solely through observation, you should not attempt to solely through observation and opinion. Frequently, you perceive issues as problems that others do not; similarly, issues may be much deeper than leadership recognizes.

There are numerous factors and measures that can have an impact on organizational health. Civility is one of these. While an organization can implement policies to promote civility, how can it ensure that these are effectively managed? In this Discussion, you will look at how .

To Prepare:

• Review the Resources and examine the Clark Healthy Workplace Inventory, found on page 20 of Clark (2015).
• Review and complete the Work Environment Assessment Template in the Resources.

By Day 3 of Week 7

Post a brief description of the results of your Work Environment Assessment. Based on the results, how civil is your workplace? Explain why your workplace is or is not civil. Then, describe a situation where you have experienced incivility in the workplace. How was this addressed? Be specific and provide examples.

By Day 6 of Week 7

Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days by sharing ideas for how shortcomings discovered in their evaluations and/or their examples of incivility could have been managed more effectively.

Submission and Grading Information

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:

Week 7 Discussion Rubric

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6 of Week 7

To participate in this Discussion:

Week 7  Discussion

Module 4: Communication and Relationship Building (Weeks 7-9)

Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Diagnosis: Communication Breakdown [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

• Analyze strategies to address workplace incivility
• Analyze evidence-based theories for promoting organizational health
• Recommend

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Broome, M., & Marshall, E. S. (2021). Transformational leadership in nursing: From expert clinician to influential leader (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Springer.

• Chapter 5, “Collaborative Leadership Contexts: It Is All About Working Together (pp. 155–178)
• Chapter 8, “Creating and Shaping the Organizational Environment and Culture to Support Practice Excellence” (pp. 237–272)
• Chapter 7, “Building Cohesive and Effective Teams” (pp. 212–231)

Select at least ONE of the following:

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2009a). Working with Groups and Teams [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Rubric Detail

Select Grid View or List View to change the rubric’s layout.

Content

Name: NURS_6053_Module04_Week07_Discussion_Rubric

Name: NURS_6053_Module04_Week07_Discussion_Rubric