Nursing resource implications of the unoccupied bed
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2010
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Objective: To explore the specific factors that impact on nursing resources in relation to the ‘unoccupied bed’. Design: Descriptive observational Setting: Multiple wards in single site, tertiary referral hospital Main outcome measure: Identification and classification of tasks related to the unoccupied bed. Results: Our study identified three main areas of nursing work, which centre on the ‘unoccupied bed’: 1) bed preparation for admission; 2) temporary transfer; 3) bed preparation post patient discharge. Conclusion: The unoccupied bed is not resource neutral and may involve considerable nursing time. The time associated with each of the reasons for the bed being unoccupied remains to be quantified. |
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Australian Nursing Federation |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/34278/1/c34278.pdf http://www.ajan.com.au/ajan_27.4.html Collins, Bronwyn, Fleming, Lesley, Hine, Bette-Anne, Stevenson, Johanna, Veach, Kate, Anderson, Sue, Mawson, Tim, & Webster, Joan (2010) Nursing resource implications of the unoccupied bed. The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 27(4), pp. 13-17. |
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Copyright 2010 Please consult the authors. |
Palavras-Chave | #111000 NURSING #unoccupied bed #nursing management #healthcare costs #nursing time |
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Journal Article |