Aiming for...no vacancy

Article Abstract:

St. Barnabas Health System created a staff retention program to reduce the approximately two-thirds staff turnover at its two long-term care facilities and its outpatient center. The program started with a study that revealed that workers who stayed at the facilities shared some common traits and attitudes. The program expanded the hiring process to search out those candidates who dealt best the elderly, death, and repeated work with bodily functions. St. Barnabas also instituted a training program for nursing assistants.

Long-Term Care Hospitals, Human resource management, Health care industry, Employee retention, Long-term care facilities, Long term care facilities, St. Barnabas Health System

---

Primary nursing pioneers

Article Abstract:

Boston, MA's Beth Israel Hospital began implementing primary nursing in 1974. This technique resulted in nurses being assigned to individual patients so that patients do not see an abundant number of hospital staff and there is better communication between nurses and patients and their families. Primary nursing has evolved to keep up with changes between 1974 and 1994 and it has decreased management layers in hospitals.

Primary nursing, Primary care nursing, Beth Israel Hospital (Boston, Massachusetts)

---

We only do hearts

Article Abstract:

New York, NY-based Mount Sinai Medical Center has placed all relevant disciplines in the cardiovascular unit on one floor of the hospital. This technique enables all the heart care specialists to work together. Patients are admitted on this floor and only see approximately 17 different medical staff rather than 110 as in ordinary hospital situations. This technique will provide more personalized care.

New York, New York, Coronary care units, Mount Sinai Medical Center

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Prescription for accuracy. Ghost in the machine. Meet John Doe; when patients show up ahead of their paperwork, aggravation and unpaid bills usually follow
• Abstracts: Bracing for survival. Switching back to reusable underpads. Reusable linens in the surgery
• Abstracts: Quick Study. Poised and prosperous. Like ants to a picnic
• Abstracts: Patient satisfaction or acquiescence? Comparing mail and telephone survey results. Market orientation and performance in the hospital industry

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.