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7 results on '"HOSPITAL wards"'

1. Unit Utilization of Internationally Educated Nurses and Collaboration in U.S. Hospitals.

Author

Ma, Chenjuan, Ghazal, Lauren, Chou, Sophia, Ea, Emerson, and Squires, Allison

Subjects
*HOSPITALS, *HOSPITAL wards, *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations, *SCIENTIFIC observation, *RESEARCH funding, *CROSS-sectional method, *DATA analysis software, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics, *ONE-way analysis of variance
Abstract

Employing internationally educated nurses (IENs) to address the nursing workforce shortage is common in many countries, including the United States. This study examined the relationship between unit utilization of IENs and collaboration in U.S. hospitals. Results indicated more IENs on a unit did not significantly affect the collaboration among nurses and between nurses and physicians. The presence of IENs significantly influenced unit nursing characteristics, such as education attainment and unit tenure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2020

2. Critical Incidents in Health Care.

Author

Mayer, D. "Dale" M.

Subjects
*ADAPTABILITY (Personality), *PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation, *CORPORATE culture, *EXPERIENTIAL learning, *HEALTH care teams, *HOSPITAL wards, *HOSPITALS, *INTERVIEWING, *JOB stress, *RESEARCH methodology, *EMOTIONAL trauma, *HEALTH self-care, *PSYCHOLOGICAL stress, *STRESS management, *TRAUMA centers, *WORK, *WORK environment, *QUALITATIVE research, *JUDGMENT sampling, *SOCIAL support, *CRISIS intervention (Mental health services), *THEMATIC analysis, *CONTINUING education units, *WORK experience (Employment)
Abstract

Critical incidents occur in all settings, and healthcare professionals (HCPs) must be prepared to manage ensuing impacts. Effective navigational strategies are needed to enhance recovery so HCPs can remain in the workplace. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2018

3. The ROI of Travel Nursing: A Full-Cost Comparison of Core Staff Pay Rates to Travel Nurse Bill Rates.

Author

Faller, Marcia, Dent, Bob, and Gogek, Jim

Subjects
*OUTSOURCING & the economy, *NURSING, *LABOR productivity, *TRAVEL nursing, *WORKERS' compensation, *LIABILITY insurance, *MEDICAL care costs, *RETROSPECTIVE studies, *COMPARATIVE studies, *WAGES, *NURSES, *COST analysis, *HOSPITAL wards, *WORKING hours, *ECONOMICS, HOSPITALS & economics
Abstract

The article discusses a study on the growth of travel nursing in the U.S. The study examined the expansion of health care demand and shortages of nurses. It also investigated the effects of excessive overtime hours on nurses. Healthcare organizations are advised to determine the cost of travel nurses in comparison to the full cost of core staff.

Published
2018

4. Trends in Nursing Care Efficiency From 2007 to 2011 on Acute Nursing Units.

Author

Yankovsky, Ana, Gajewski, Byron J., and Dunton, Nancy

Subjects
*NURSING audit, *PRESSURE ulcers, *CONCEPTUAL structures, *STATISTICAL correlation, *DATABASES, *ACCIDENTAL falls, *HOSPITAL wards, *HOSPITALS, *WORKING hours, *INTENSIVE care nursing, *LABOR productivity, *MATHEMATICAL models, *RESEARCH methodology, *EVALUATION of medical care, *MEDICAL quality control, *NURSES, *NURSING, *NURSING specialties, *PRACTICAL nurses, *QUALITY assurance, *STATISTICAL sampling, *T-test (Statistics), *TIME, *THEORY, *CONTINUING education units, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics, *UNLICENSED medical personnel
Abstract

The article presents a study on trends in nursing care efficiency in acute care nursing units in the U.S. Topics discussed include adaptation of the Donabedian quality improvement model, definition of efficiency in the health care system and use of the data envelopment analysis to estimate efficiency. It discusses findings on changes in efficiency between Magnet and non-Magnet hospital units, teaching status and nurse staffing skills.

Published
2016

5. Relationship Between Mock Code Results on Medical-Surgical Units, Unit Variables, and RN Responder Variables.

Author

Reece, Sara

Subjects
*CARDIAC arrest, *THERAPEUTICS, *NURSING education, *ANALYSIS of variance, *CLINICAL competence, *CONFIDENCE, *STATISTICAL correlation, *CARDIOPULMONARY resuscitation, *HOSPITAL utilization, *LENGTH of stay in hospitals, *HOSPITAL wards, *HOSPITALS, *RESEARCH methodology, *MEDICAL personnel, *MEDICAL protocols, *NURSING, *NURSING practice, *NURSING specialties, *PERSONNEL management, *QUALITY assurance, *QUESTIONNAIRES, *STATISTICAL sampling, *SCALE analysis (Psychology), *SUBURBS, *SURVEYS, *EDUCATIONAL attainment, *EDUCATIONAL outcomes, *NATIONAL competency-based educational tests, *WORK experience (Employment), *DESCRIPTIVE statistics, *HOSPITAL nursing staff
Abstract

This descriptive study used mock codes and a written education intervention to address RN under-performance during patient emergencies. Units with shorter lengths of stay, more experienced RNs, and a greater percentage of RNs had higher mock code scores. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2016

6. Recognizing Pressure Injury in the Darkly Pigmented Skin Type.

Author

Steven, Mary

Subjects
*BEDSORES prevention, *KIDNEY tumors, *BLACK people, *PRESSURE ulcers, *HUMAN skin color, *DEBRIDEMENT, *DISEASE complications, *HOSPITAL wards, *MEDICAL care costs, *MEDICAL history taking, *MEDICAL protocols, *NURSING, *NURSING practice, *NURSING assessment, *NURSING specialties, *PHYSICAL diagnosis, *POSTOPERATIVE care, *RISK assessment, *SEPSIS, *SKIN care, *TRAUMATOLOGY diagnosis, *WOUND care, *TREATMENT effectiveness, *DISEASE progression, *NEPHRECTOMY, *NURSING interventions, *SYMPTOMS, *DIAGNOSIS, *SURGERY, BEDSORE risk factors
Abstract

The article describes the case of a 66-year-old African-American woman who had inadequate skin assessment in a darkly pigmented patient. She underwent adrenal-sparing laparoscopic nephrectomy and was asked to have computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis. The article also discussed the patient's transfer to the medical intensive care unit (MICU).

Published
2015

7. The Effects of Nurse Staffing on Quality of Care.

Author

Martin, Crystal J.

Subjects
*WORKING hours laws, *HOSPITAL wards, *JOB satisfaction, *JOB stress, *EVALUATION of medical care, *MEDICAL quality control, *NURSES, *NURSING, *NURSING practice, *NURSING ethics, *PATIENT satisfaction, *PATIENT safety, *PERSONNEL management, *QUALITY assurance, *EMPLOYEES' workload, *CONTINUING education units, *NURSE-patient ratio, *HOSPITAL mortality, *HOSPITAL nursing staff
Abstract

The article discusses the effects of nurse staffing on the quality of patient care. It discusses how understaffing affects patients, their loved one, the nursing staff itself, and the medical institution they are in. It explains how adequate staffing results to reduced mortality rate. It explains the importance of patient satisfaction. It also suggests strategies for improving nurse staffing.

Published
2015

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