FUNCTIONS OF

MANAGEMENT IN
NURSING
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DEFINITION

Controlling is the last function from the

list of 5 management functions that
involves monitoring and evaluating
organizational activities to ensure they
align with predetermined plans and
objectives. It involves comparing actual
performance with set standards,
identifying deviations, and taking
corrective actions to achieve desired
outcomes.
FEATURES
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FEATURES

1. Performance
Measurement: Controlling
involves measuring and
assessing the actual
performance of employees
and processes.
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FEATURES

2. Deviation Detection:
Managers identify any
deviations between actual
performance and planned goals
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FEATURES

3. Feedback Mechanism:
Controlling provides
feedback to employees,
helping them understand
their progress and areas
for improvement.
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4. Corrective Action: When

deviations occur, managers
take corrective actions to
realign activities with
organizational goals.
STRATEGIES
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STRATEGIES

1. Set Clear Standards:

Establish specific and
measurable standards to
assess performance
effectively.
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STRATEGIES

2. Regular Monitoring:
Continuously monitor
performance to identify any
discrepancies or deviations
promptly.
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STRATEGIES

3. Analysis and
Evaluation: Analyze
performance data and
evaluate progress toward
goals.
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STRATEGIES

4. Prompt Feedback:
Provide timely feedback to
employees to enhance
performance and address
issues promptly
IMPORTANCE
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IMPORTANCE

Goal Achievement: For

nurses, controlling ensures
that their actions and
interventions align with
patient care objectives,
contributing to improved
healthcare outcomes and
patient satisfaction.
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IMPORTANCE

Resource Optimization:
Monitoring performance allows
nurses to identify areas where
healthcare resources, such as
time, supplies, and personnel,
may be underutilized or
misallocated. By optimizing
resource allocation, nurses can
enhance efficiency and provide
better care to patients.
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IMPORTANCE

Performance Improvement:
Through the controlling process,
nurses can identify areas for
improvement in their practice,
such as adherence to protocols,
documentation accuracy, or
infection control measures. By
implementing corrective actions,
nurses can enhance their
performance and deliver higher
quality care.
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IMPORTANCE

Decision Making: Data obtained

from the controlling process, such as
patient outcomes, adherence to
treatment plans, and resource
utilization, provides nurses with
valuable information for making
informed decisions about patient care.
This allows nurses to adjust their
strategies and interventions to better
meet the needs of their patients and
improve overall healthcare delivery.
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CONCLUSION

In conclusion, controlling is a crucial part of

management where bosses make sure that things are
going as planned. They check how well everyone is
doing their job, see if there are any problems, and fix
them if needed. Controlling means measuring
performance, finding any mistakes, giving feedback, and
making things right. It's important because it helps
reach goals, make the most of resources, improve
performance, and make smart decisions based on facts.
Overall, controlling helps teams stay on track and be
successful.
REFERENCES:

https://mbanote.org/functions-of-management/