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 one’s 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 employeesreporting to the supervisor’s 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 employee’s 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

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

o Supervision of graduate staff nurses differs from that of students in general respect.

o Good supervision is well planned. Objectives, methods of supervision and criteria for judging.

o Good supervision helps the individual nurse set up objectives.

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

o 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

o Common techniques are:

o Observation

o Supervisory rounds

o Individual and group conferences

o Chick list

o Rating scales

o Written policies, printed manuals, bulletin records etc.

o 7. Reports written or verbal

o 8. Records including anecdotal records

o 9. Follow-up visits and evaluation

o 10. Staff meeting

o 11. In-service education

Styles of management Leadership as applied to midwifery practice