The Journal of nursing administration
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Better hospital nurse staffing, more educated nurses, and improved nurse work environments have been shown to be associated with lower hospital mortality. Little is known about whether and under what conditions each type of investment works better to improve outcomes. ⋯ Although the positive effect of increasing percentages of Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree nurses is consistent across all hospitals, lowering the patient-to-nurse ratios markedly improves patient outcomes in hospitals with good work environments, slightly improves them in hospitals with average environments, and has no effect in hospitals with poor environments.
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The purpose of this study was to measure RNs' perceptions of teamwork skills and behaviors in their work environment during a multiphase multisite nursing organizational teamwork development initiative. Teamwork is essential for patient safety in healthcare organizations and nursing teams. ⋯ TeamSTEPPS teamwork training related to improved RN perceptions of leadership. Initiatives to align the perspectives and teamwork efforts of leaders and bedside nurses are indicated and should involve charge nurses in the design.
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Nurse leaders influence decisions related to single patient rooms or multioccupancy room designs. The purpose of this facility design article is to expand nurse leaders' knowledge and competency in health facility design enabling them to lead design efforts and the transition to new facilities and models of care. This article describes the new standard of all-private rooms for adult and neonatal ICU care and defines the benefits of the single family room design on patients, families, and providers.