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  Controlling in Leadership & Management for Nurses 1. Definition of Controlling Controlling is the  fourth key function of management  (after planning, organizing, and directing) that involves: Monitoring performance  (e.g., patient care, staff efficiency, resource use). Comparing actual results with set standards  (e.g., infection control compliance, patient satisfaction scores). Taking corrective actions  when deviations occur. 2. Importance of Controlling in Nursing Ensures  high-quality patient care  and safety. Helps in  efficient resource allocation  (medicines, staff, equipment). Reduces errors  (medication mistakes, procedural lapses). Improves staff accountability  and adherence to protocols. Supports  regulatory compliance  (hospital policies, government healthcare standards). 3. Steps in the Controlling Process Establishing Standards Setting measurable benchmarks (e.g., hand hygiene compliance ≥90%). E...

  - Define budgeting - Define inventory - State objectives of inventory control - Explain 6 reasons of conducting inventory control - Outline 5 principles of budgeting - Explain approaches that can be used in budgeting 1. Define Budgeting Budgeting is the process of creating a plan to manage income and expenditure over a specified period. It helps in setting financial priorities and ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently. 2. Define Inventory Inventory refers to the goods and materials a business holds for the purpose of resale or production. It includes raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products. 3. Objectives of Inventory Control - Maintain adequate supply of materials - Minimize inventory costs - Avoid overstocking or stockouts - Ensure smooth production and operations - Improve customer service - Optimize storage and handling 4. Six Reasons for Conducting Inventory Control - To reduce wastage and obsolescence - To detect pilferage or theft - To track mater...

  HIV/AIDS AND STIs MODULE COMPETENCE This module is designed to enable the learner to understand the concepts of HIV/AIDS and STIs. MODULE OUTCOMES By the end of this module, you should have gained sufficient skills to: Define common terms used in HIV/AIDS/STIs. Appreciate the fundamentals of HIV and AIDS. Understand the preventive measures of HIV and AIDS. Describe the management of HIV and AIDS. Explain Strategic Behavior Change Communication (SBCC). Understand Home and Community-Based Care (HCBC). Understand the concepts of STIs. 1. DEFINITION OF TERMS HIV  stands for  Human Immunodeficiency Virus . It is a  Retrovirus . HIV Infection  is the state where the virus is in the body (asymptomatic state). AIDS  stands for  Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome . "Acquired"  means it is transmissible. "Immune-Deficiency"  means it damages the body's defense system. "Syndrome"  refers to a group of illnesses. 2. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF HIV 1...