Question

Explain the importance of the Decision-making framework for nurses when working in the health environment.

Answer 1

#. Decision making :-

To make a decision is to research and understand the problem or decision to be made; consider the alternatives; choose an action; implement the action; then evaluate the outcome.

#. The purpose of the decision-making framework:-

• Foster consistency across jurisdictions

• Improve public safety

• Enable reflection

#. The decision-making framework is useful to nurses because :-

• Clarifies the role of the nurse = reduced anxiety of wrong decisions

• If asked to work outside scope, DMF can show it is inappropriate

• Promotes consistent approach

#. The factors that guides nursing practice decisions :-

• Client health needs

• Enhancement of health outcomes

• scope

• qualifications