A charge nurse observes a client fall while ambulating with an assistive personnel and notes that the client's gait belt was not in place. When reviewing the incident report, the charge nurse finds that the report does not mention the gait belt. Which of the following ethical principles should the charge nurse follow?

A. Determine how current practice will affect future performance within the facility: While this is an important consideration for improving performance, it does not directly involve benchmarking against external standards or practices.
B. Compare practices within the facility against other high-performing facilities: This is the correct answer. Benchmarking involves comparing the organization's practices, processes, and performance metrics against those of other high-performing organizations or industry standards to identify areas for improvement and best practices.
C. Establish work initiatives to promote a positive environment: While promoting a positive work environment is important for organizational success, it is not directly related to benchmarking as control criteria.
D. Use root cause analysis to identify gaps in meeting standards: Root cause analysis is a method used to identify underlying causes of problems or failures. While it may be part of a quality improvement process, it is not specifically related to benchmarking.

A. While nurse managers may make decisions on the unit, decision-making is not solely the responsibility of the nurse manager. Decisions are often made collaboratively with input from other team members.
B. Nurse managers are responsible for monitoring the overall functions of the unit, including staffing, patient care, and adherence to policies and procedures.
C. Nurse managers delegate tasks to assistive personnel based on their scope of practice and competency, ensuring that patient care needs are met efficiently.
D. Nurse managers are responsible for managing staff performance, which includes rewarding positive behavior and addressing disciplinary issues when necessary.
E. Nurse managers ensure that the goals and objectives of the facility are being met within their unit, working collaboratively with other departments to achieve organizational objectives.