Definition of Supervision

The word is derived from two words super means above & video means I
see. In other words, over seeing (or) superindenting the work of others .

1. It is defined as the authoritative direction of the work of ones subordinates. It is

based on their hierachial organization in which each level of subordinate to the one
immidiately above it and subject to its orders.
-Basavanthappa
2. Supervision is defined as a cooperative relationship between a leader and one or
more persons to accomplish a particular purpose.
- Lambertson
3. Supervision is a kind of teaching which involves, advising, helping, inspiring
leading and liberating.
- Jean Barrett.
Definition of Supervisor
Supervisor = A manager at the first level of management, which means the
employees
reporting to the supervisors are not managers.
Basics of Supervision:
See that the organization is meeting its goals.
Ensuring that employees are performing their jobs so they will contribute a share of
the accomplishment of goals.
Focus on daily problems and goals.
Definition of Administrator

Concepts and principles of management and supervision

As a universal concept, certain principles of management
would include the following:
1. Division of work. Tasks must be assigned.
2. Authority and responsibility. The right to give orders.

3. Discipline. Obedience and respect.

4. Unity of command. Subordinates should receive orders
from only one supervisor.
5. Unity of direction. The objective should have only
one plan.
6. Subordination of individual interest to general
interest. The employees interest should never prevail
over the interest of the organization.
7. Centralization. Only one point in the organization
should have control over all the parts.
8. Scalar chain. There must be an unbroken chain of
managers from top to bottom, and authority must follow
the chain.
9. Order. Everything and everyone has a place.
10. Equity. Fairness results from a combination of
kindness and justice.
11. Esprit de corps. The group should work as a team, and
every member must work toward the organizational goal.

Principles
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Supervision strives to make the ward a good learning situation.

Supervision of graduate staff nurses differs from that of students in

general respect.

Good supervision is well planned. Objectives, methods of supervision

and criteria for judging.

Good supervision helps the individual nurse set up objectives.

It helps her to attain her objectives. It stimulates her interest and

effort.

It helps the nurse to make a pattern for analysis and to analyze

continuously her success in reaching her objectives.

Tools and Methods of Supervision

Techniques and tools for supervision

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Common techniques are:

Observation

Supervisory rounds

Individual and group conferences

Chick list

Rating scales

Written policies, printed manuals, bulletin records etc.

7. Reports written or verbal

8. Records including anecdotal records

9. Follow-up visits and evaluation

10. Staff meeting

11. In-service education

Styles of management Leadership as applied to midwifery practice