Patient transfers in Australia: implications for nursing workload and patient outcomes
Journal of Nursing ManagementPublished 25 July 2011
Nicole Blay, Christine Duffield, Robyn Gallagher
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The continuing demand for health care has led to a reactionary bed management system that, in an attempt to accommodate patients, has resulted in increased transfers between wards that can have a negative effect on nursing workload and affect patient outcomes.
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High nursing workload is cited as one reason for nurses leaving the profession. Reductions in non-essential transfers may reduce nurse workload, improve patient outcomes and enhance continuity of patient care.
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