Impact of staffing shortage on patient safety sitters.
Nursing
; 54(3): 43-45, 2024 Mar 01.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38386451
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Patient safety sitters play a crucial role in observing patients at risk for self-harm or harm to others. This article explores the impact of staffing shortages on patient safety sitters, discussing a review of 163 patient safety events. The findings underscore the need for adequate staffing levels and propose solutions, including alternative measures like tele-sitters and increased family involvement, to mitigate the challenges posed by these shortages and improve overall patient safety and care quality.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Qualidade da Assistência à Saúde
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Segurança do Paciente
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nursing
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article