JONA The Journal of Nursing Administration · 1994 · 16 citations · 0 references
NursingFamily MedicinePrimary CareAdvanced Practice NurseHospital-wide ProgramNursing CarePatient SafetyNursing ResearchOutcomes ResearchEvaluation MethodologyNursing Assistant UseHealth Care ManagementTelehealthMedicinePatients SatisfactionHealth Services ResearchProgram Evaluation
To enable registered nurses to devote more time to planning and coordinating care, a hospital-wide program was implemented to improve nursing assistant use and productivity. After implementation of the program, registered nurses noticed a decreased work load, improved quality of nursing care, and increased ability to supervise assistants. In addition, trended data suggest improved quality of nursing care and patients satisfaction.