You are the CNO (chief nursing officer) of a mid-sized hospital in Tennessee. An outbreak of COVID-19 has necessitated the development of a 30 bed wing of the hospital designated for COVID-19 patients. Your task is to set it up and implement it.

What are the leadership implications of this assignment?

  1. What is the leadership style that will be utilized?
  2. What is the chief nurse officer accountability for care delivered by others?
  3. What techniques will be used to ensure effective communication skills between the care team members? With senior leadership?