Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8557142 Journal of Emergency Nursing 2018 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
Measures of efficiency and productivity can be improved significantly with a dedicated operational nursing leadership structure without adding nursing or physician staffing.Contribution to Emergency Nursing Practice
- In the emergency department, the number of patients seen per day is a measure of productivity.
- The percentage of patients who leave without being seen is a measure of efficiency.
- Dedicated nursing management structure can improve productivity in the emergency department and the efficiency of flow.
Related Topics
Health Sciences Nursing and Health Professions Emergency Rescue
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