Nursing Profession is Rife with Occupational Hazards
March 28, 2012 | Story
Surveys show nurses are at risk for injuries, illnesses and violence on the job.
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Health Professionals Using Flexible Work Schedules, Policies
March 27, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
More physicians are working less than full time, seeking part-time or flexible schedules instead, according to a survey released earlier this month. The 2011 Physician Retention Survey, conducted by physician search firm Cejka Search and the America ...
Improving the Nurse Work Environment on Medical-Surgical Units Through Technology
August 15, 2010 | Program Result Report
The American Academy of Nursing's Workforce Commission developed Technology Drill Downs through which nurses identified technological solutions to workflow problems - which were introduced in 25 acute-care hospitals across the country.
RN Work Project Study: State Caps on Mandatory Overtime for Nurses Work
February 26, 2012 | Story
Limiting nurses' overtime and overall hours is important to patient safety.
Wisdom at Work: Retaining Experienced Nurses
July 1, 2010 | Program Result Report
RWJF launched Wisdom at Work: Retaining Experienced Nurses in 2006 to build an evidence base for what works to retain experienced nurses in hospital settings and to develop a better understanding of the impact of existing interventions on the work environment for older nurses.
Nursing
June 12, 2009 | Journal Article
Patients' reports of satisfaction are higher in hospitals where nurses practice in better work environments or with more favorable patient-to-nurse ratios.
Six Questions for Sue
January 29, 2012 | Story
Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's senior adviser for nursing, discusses challenges and opportunities for nurses in 2012.
The Relationship Between Organizational Climate and Quality of Chronic Disease Management
June 1, 2011 | Journal Article
When there is a positive relational climate in a clinic, patients are more likely to receive care that adheres to guidelines.
A Proclamation for Change
June 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article captures the creation and impact of the Proclamation of Change, highlighting how three programs came together synergistically to change care in hospitals and outpatient setting.
Developing Workplace Strategies to Prevent and Respond to Domestic Violence
May 5, 2010 | Program Result Report
The Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence convened employers and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providers to discuss workplace strategies to prevent and respond to domestic violence and developed a blueprint for action.