Conceptual Framework of the Nursing Management Process (L.M. Venzon) Authors may differ slightly on the definition of the management process but many would agree that it is composed of four major functions, namely, planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. While planning is the first function, one must recognize that it permeates into the other functions which are dependent on it. By forecasting, one can estimate the future; by setting objectives the result to be achieved can be determined; by developing and scheduling programs, the activities needed within a set time frame can be defined; by preparing the budget, tools and resources can be allocated while establishing policies and procedures that will define the course of action and standards. Organizing establishes formal authority. It sets up the organizational structure by identifying groupings, roles, and relationships within the agency. This is depicted in an organizational chart. Job descriptions define the qualifications and scope of responsibilities, the relationships and authorities of personnel. Staffing includes determining the staff needed, thus developing and maintaining staffing pattern. The process covers recruiting, selecting, orienting, and developing personnel to accomplish the goals of the organization. The selected personnel are then distributed in the various areas of the agency where they are qualified to belong. Staffing schedules are made to meet the needs of clients, personnel, and agency. Directing or leading actuates efforts to the accomplishment of goals. This includes utilization of various modalities of nursing care through the nursing process; updating policies and procedures; supervising personnel to harmonize work through adequate guidance and leadership; coordinating personnel and services toward a common goal; communicating via various routes to ensure common understanding; developing people by providing staff development programs; and making sound decisions. Controlling leads to the assessment and regulation of performance of workers. To ensure the attainment of objectives, certain standards are

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Conceptual Framework of the Nursing Management Process (L.M. Venzon)

Authors may differ slightly on the definition of the management process but many would agree that it is composed of four major functions, namely, planning, organizing, directing, and controlling.

While planning is the first function, one must recognize that it permeates into the other functions which are dependent on it. By forecasting, one can estimate the future; by setting objectives the result to be achieved can be determined; by developing and scheduling programs, the activities needed within a set time frame can be defined; by preparing the budget, tools and resources can be allocated while establishing policies and procedures that will define the course of action and standards.

Organizing establishes formal authority. It sets up the organizational structure by identifying groupings, roles, and relationships within the agency. This is depicted in an organizational chart. Job descriptions define the qualifications and scope of responsibilities, the relationships and authorities of personnel. Staffing includes determining the staff needed, thus developing and maintaining staffing pattern. The process covers recruiting, selecting, orienting, and developing personnel to accomplish the goals of the organization. The selected personnel are then distributed in the various areas of the agency where they are qualified to belong. Staffing schedules are made to meet the needs of clients, personnel, and agency.

Directing or leading actuates efforts to the accomplishment of goals. This includes utilization of various modalities of nursing care through the nursing process; updating policies and procedures; supervising personnel to harmonize work through adequate guidance and leadership; coordinating personnel and services toward a common goal; communicating via various routes to ensure common understanding; developing people by providing staff development programs; and making sound decisions.

Controlling leads to the assessment and regulation of performance of workers. To ensure the attainment of objectives, certain standards are utilized to measure performance, monitor and evaluate nursing care, including the utilization of resources. Control promptly reveals deviations from set plans and standards necessitating immediate correcting measures, actions and/or discipline.

Prepared by: Justin Ahorro