1. The opposing perspectives in this case are whether or not to implement new policy changes that require the enforcement of the proper usage of respiratory masks and conducting respiratory fit and testing to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases. Although the opposing viewpoints clear, there seems to be deeper issues involved with these departments. For instance, there seems to be a generalized resistance to change, a sense of being micromanaged, and an overall feeling of inadequacy leading to animosity. Both parties involved have valid arguments, which I agree with each. On one hand, Mr. Prestwood makes an admirable attempt to keep current with regulations. He does not just make a policy change. He gathers other hospital personnel and forms a committee of sorts to discuss the potential change. He gives the impression of wanting to keep his hospital and staff safe. Meanwhile, I agree with Ms. Thompson’s opposition as well. She wants to put safety first and not just implement a major change now to prevent a fee later. 2. The Infection Control department may be resistant to this particular change because their department would be solely impacted. In addition, another hospital department is trying to implement a change that affects their work, which could imply that the Infection Control department is inadequate. 3. If Mr. Prestwood were to implement this policy change, he would have various resources at his disposal from inside his institution and from the community. For day to day support he would have personnel from his own department, Employee Health, and Medical Staff Affairs departments. In addition, he could get aid from the physicians and other medical personnel throughout the hospital. Lastly, he could reach out to the companies that provide the masks. Since the companies will provide training, they could also give more insight on the importance of being compliant sooner rather than later. 4. I would anticipate resistance from a select number of Infection Control personnel due to the opposition of their director, Ms. Thompson. Her disdain for the change could affect their willingness to comply. In order to overcome the resistance, I would employ a number of different tactics. First, I would contact the companies that provide the masks to do a training seminar. Since they will have the most up to date information about the new OSHA policy and they travel to different institutions, they would be able to inform our staff of what they have seen or experienced in hospitals that are noncompliant and the benefits of complying earlier. I would speak with the entire staff about the importance of compliance, promoting the fact that we pride ourselves on being leaders in this community, and the financial impact noncompliance will have on every member of the hospital. Lastly, I would remind the staff why we are all here; for the patients. The patients and this community trust us to make them better and to take any precautions necessary to keep them and their loved ones safe. I would conclude with that is what we have done in the past, what we are currently doing, and what we will continue to do.