The "Leadership" (LD) chapter is divided ino four sections: "Leadership Structure," "Leadership Relationships,", "Hospital Culture and System Performance Expectations," and "Operations." Standards pertaining to leadership structure convey some basics precepts about leadership's role and responsibilities. Which statement below does not accurately portray the role and responsibility of leadership?
A. The governance or governing body has the ultimate authority and responsibility for establishing policy and maintaining safety and quality of care, treatment, or services. These responsibilities of the governing body are defined in writing.
B. Senior managers (including the CEO and nurse executive) and leaders of the organized medical staff work with the governing body to define their shared and unique responsibilities and accountabilities. The organized medical staff is accountable to the governing body.
C. The CEO, who is selected by the organized medical staff, manages the hospital and identifies a nurse leader at the executive level.
Ans: C. The CEO, who is selected by the organized medical staff, manages the hospital and identifies a nurse leader at the executive level.
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