Whitepapers

Nurse burnout has evolved into a pressing concern with far-reaching impacts on staff well-being, workplace culture, and the stability of the workforce. Contributing factors to burnout are complex, stemming in part from insufficient preparation for the demands facing new nurses, the exhaustive nature of long shifts, the challenge of treating sicker patient populations, fragmented technology systems, and the threat of violence in the workplace.

In the "Balancing Burnout: Redesigning Workflows for Psychological Safety" webinar, a HealthLeaders NOW series on Nurse Compensation & Labor and sponsored by ShiftMed, key nursing leaders discussed the critical nature of burnout and actionable strategies CNOs can implement both in the short and long-term.

As healthcare systems increasingly adopt virtual observation programs, or “telesitting,” to enhance patient safety and alleviate strain on care teams, the landscape of patient monitoring is undergoing a transformative shift.

Industry leaders—Ashley Iannazzo, DNP, RN, CNL, senior director of clinical operations at UPMC Center for Nursing Excellence; Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, chief nursing officer at Collette Health; and Sarah N. Pletcher, MD, MHCDS, vice president and executive medical director of strategic innovation at Houston Methodist System—explored strategies for successfully implementing telesitting programs, during the HealthLeaders webinar “Using Virtual Observation to Improve Patient Safety,” sponsored by Collette Health. Among the highlights, the panel pointed out the importance of technology integration, proper staffing, and securing nurse buy-in.