Implementation and Evaluation of a Healthcare System’s Approach to Surge Staffing and Training
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, a multihospital healthcare system expanded its nursing resources to accommodate the anticipated and actual surge of patients infected with COVID-19. Nursing professional development practitioners rapidly implemented and evaluated a novel, structured orientati...
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| Published in: | Journal for nurses in professional development Vol. 38; no. 4; pp. 215 - 222 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
01-07-2022
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| Summary: | In response to the coronavirus pandemic, a multihospital healthcare system expanded its nursing resources to accommodate the anticipated and actual surge of patients infected with COVID-19. Nursing professional development practitioners rapidly implemented and evaluated a novel, structured orientation and training program to provide additional surge staffing. Transitioning to a team-based model using the new role of nurse extender ensured the continued deployment of safe, person-centered care. Evaluation strategies enabled iterative improvements to the program. |
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| Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 |
| ISSN: | 2169-9798 2169-981X |
| DOI: | 10.1097/NND.0000000000000760 |