Nancy does some research and asked her colleagues at other long-term care facilities what they have done to control costs and found that there were some that didn't changes unsoiled linens. As a final step, Nancy asked a random sampling of patients their thoughts about changing linens only when soiled or once per week. Many of the patients responded they would prefer that bedding only be changed when soiled or once per week because otherwise, it required an unnecessary disruption to their day (having to get out of bed when they weren't feeling well and attached to medical equipment.

Using what you have learned in previous modules, what nurse leadership skills did Nancy exhibit for this scenario?

If you were in a similar situation as Nancy, do you feel you would have approached this problem in a similar fashion? why or why not?

What is the most concerning issue regarding fiscal planning related to patient care?