Chain of command
Topic: Management
The hierarchy of authority and responsibility in an organization, and the path a nurse follows to escalate an unresolved client safety concern. For example, if an unsafe order is not resolved with the prescriber, take it to the charge nurse, then nursing leadership and, if needed, medical leadership. Document each step and the response received.
- Also known as:
- Escalation
- In Turkish:
- Emir-komuta zinciri
What does Chain of command mean?
Chain of command is part of the Management topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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