There were 26 studies done that proved inadequate staffing, resulted in increased workload caused an increase in medical errors and adverse patient outcomes. The study was based on observational study that revealed adverse patient outcomes are due to nurse workloads, professional qualifications and staffing. 2. What are the objectives, question, and target population (patients, consumers, students, etc.)? In other words, who are the recipients of the services outlined in the document?
Nursing indicators such as education on unnecessary use of restraints and not repositioning the patient every two hours, are failures to deliver quality care. The staff increased the chances of Mr. J to develop pressure ulcers. Also the use of restraints increased the chances of Mr. J to develop a deep vein thrombosis or pneumonia from lack of mobility. All members of the healthcare team are responsible to provide the best care possible and be an advocate for the people they care for. (American Nurses Association, 2015).
We have had a recent decline in our T.J.C compliance, HR will play a vital role in ensuring the members we bring into our organization are motivated and compliant to our guidelines. They will also be the focal point of ensuring our staff members are treated fairly and are able to perform their duties without discrimination. One of the issues we are currently facing is a shortage of clinical staff, to include registered nurses, respiratory therapist, and medical technologist – and an abundant number of physicians on staff. The team, along with the HR office will need to reevaluate the services that our organization provides and redefine the positions we will maintain. For example, if we have three pediatricians on staff and the majority of patients we receive is the elderly population – we may have to revise our
They are in charge of empowering the staff members with a vision which will bring positive changes to the health care organization through inside side and outside interaction. Role of leadership in an organization Health care organization leaders demonstrate appropriate styles and behaviors that best suits the complex and constantly changing system of health care. Such changes include change of technology into more sophisticated ones, nursing shortage, time and cost constrained work environment, challenge of achieving the desired patient outcomes and increased patients patient acuity (Mathena, 2002, p 136-142.). The role of leaders is to impalement strategies related to achieving the goal of the health care system even with the limited resources. The roles of leaders in a health care organization motivate staff members to go beyond self interest for the general
Research Critique, Part 1: A qualitative study relating to the experiences of people with MS: differences by disease severity Annamma Thomas Grand Canyon University: NRS-433V: History and Process of Nursing Research, Evidence-Based Nursing Practice, Quantitative and Qualitative Research Process February 24, 2013 Problem Statement One of the main characteristics of Multiple Sclerosis is the differences where lesions arise on the body. As the disease progresses a variety of symptoms and severities occur for each patient. It is unknown what truly causes Multiple Sclerosis and what the best combatant for this disease is. The problem of this study was what key factors identify where the lesions on a person will turn up and how does the severity of the disease transpire for any patient. More than 2.5
Placing patients close to nurse’s station or offering frequent toileting can also help reduce potential injuries. If falls continue to occur with precautions in place, incidents need to be reviewed to identify where improvements can be made. Educational opportunities can be offered to staff on the importance of enforcing fall precautions on at-risk patients. Many different nursing-sensitive indicators can be tracked in the same fashion. The important element here is to continuously monitor standardized performance measures and assess the extent to which nursing interventions have an impact on patient safety, quality, and the work
In Monitor Alarm Fatigue: An Integrative Review, research evidence was broken down into themes including: effect of excessive alarms on staff, nurse’s response to alarms, alarm sounds and audibility, technology to reduce false alarms, and alarm notification systems. Non-research evidence revealed strategies to reduce alarm desensitization. Cvach concluded the article with evidence-based practice recommendations for technology manufacturers, hospitals, and caregivers. One nursing intervention recommended was to adjust alarm parameters so that they are customized to each individual’s actual needs. This intervention ensures that the alarms are valid and that they will provide and early warning to potential critical situations.
Conclusion Facilitating the progress of staff is an important nursing management function. Working as a hospice nurse, the author has the experience of the team work with different generations. Although generational preferences in the workplace can lead to conflicts, the variety can enrich and strength the work, as well as the quality of care and patient satisfaction level. The work environment should be appropriate, and capitalizing on the strengths of each generation, is a way to achieve the harmony in the workplace
Research Article Analysis Paper Abstract The abstract is a detailed description including the study problem, the particular patient population studied, the method of study used and a brief description of the results. The authors present the question and significant results of that question within the abstract. The abstract would have been strengthened by clearly stating the sample size and conclusion of the research. Introduction The authors of the research article found it important to educate nurses directly working with renal disease on end-of-life issues. They felt these patients were not getting proper education and assistance ensuring the wishes were being carried out.
Policy Priority: Safe Staffing for Nurses Stephanie Minervini Chamberlain College of Nursing NR506: Health Care Policy July 2013 Introduction Inadequate staffing is becoming an increasing concern for not only nurses but the public as well. Research has found a strong connection between low nurse staffing and higher rates of patient complications. A study from the New England Journal of medicine determined that patient mortality was significantly related to nurse staffing levels. Staffing the right number of nurses with the right knowledge and skill base to meet the needs of patients is essential to achieving optimal nursing outcomes. Sources that can help us plan staffing models or determine appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios include standards defined by professional nursing organizations and regulatory agencies, and benchmarks from the American Nurses Association’s National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators.