Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. You are required to use 1 scholarly resource in addition to your textbook. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

You are the manager of a nursing department. A new chief executive officer (CEO) has taken over the top leadership position and is requiring every nurse manager to develop at least one innovative strategy to promote quality patient care. You are participating in a meeting with your peers (10 nurse managers for your organization) to discuss the strategic use of innovation in patient care delivery in your department. Address the following:

Explain at least 2 strategic uses of innovation in health care.
Using at least 2 current (within the last 5 years), peer-reviewed journals, describe at least 2 ways to create innovation in nursing practices.