Healthy work environments could improve patient outcomes and nurse retention.
Monday, June 17, 2019

Change the work environment from the bedside to the C-suite.

Time for a bit of professional reflection. Would you describe your work environment as a place where employees can be their best? Is it a place where you, yourself, can thrive? If so, you're fortunate to work in a healthy work environment, which the American Nurses Association describes as "safe, empowering, and satisfying."

But, if you feel there is more work that can be done, read on. In this week's eNewsletter, you'll find multiple articles on how to create an optimal work environment both at the bedside and in the C-suite.

Topics include:

  • Creating a healthy work environment to help retain nurses

  • Counteracting gender imbalance in the C-suite

  • Addressing workplace violence with legislation
 

Fix the Health of Your Work Environment and Retain Nurses
Healthy work environments could also improve patient outcomes. Find out what one organization is doing to create a healthy workplace.
 
 
Bill to Address Healthcare Workplace Violence Moves Forward
The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act is voted out of committee. Learn more about what the act proposes.
Nurses Launch 'One Patient, One Stick' Petition
More vascular access specialists can help decrease patient pain and suffering from needlesticks. A petition calling attention to the benefits of vascular access specialists is making the rounds.
Sponsored
Reducing Operating Room Supply Costs
Since the operating room (OR) accounts for 40 to 60 percent of supply spend and must cope with the constant demand for new technology, a solid strategy and a collaborative environment are required to keep OR costs down while improving patient outcomes. Successfully maintaining high-quality care while reducing surgical costs requires that health care executives, staff and surgeons be aware of OR expenses and participate in cost reduction strategies. Download the latest HealthLeaders Fact File to learn more!
'Claim Your Seat': Key Advice for Women in Healthcare Leadership
The current president of City of Hope Orange County offered advice and inspiration for women considering careers in male-dominated healthcare C-suites.
3 Steps to Counteract Your C-Suite's Gender Imbalance
There's no quick fix to achieve and sustain gender parity on senior leadership teams in healthcare, but there are specific steps diversity-minded leaders can take to promote women's representation.
 
 

Must Reads

New Ala. law lets nurses work across state lines with compact license
WBRC
Police: Man grabbed security officer's taser, used it on nurse in hospital emergency room
WCSC
U. of C. Medical Center nurses protest staff shortages
Chicago Sun-Times
Nurses, New York City leaders call for better work conditions, funding at city hospitals
PIX 11
 

Thanks again for spending time with us today. As always, I'm open to hearing any ideas, thoughts, or advice. You can send them my way at jthew@healthleadersmedia.com or Tweet @jen_NurseEditor.

 

Jennifer Thew, RN
Senior Editor, Nursing