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Date Available
11-21-2018
Year of Publication
2018
Document Type
DNP Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Faculty
Dr. Debra Hampton
Faculty
Dr. Deeanna McCallie
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to ascertain nursing leaders and direct care nurses’ perceptions of the health of the work environment in medical-surgical, intermediate care, and progressive care units at an acute care hospital located in central Kentucky. METHODS: This study employed a descriptive, correlational design. Bivariate statistical procedures were utilized to determine the relationship between the perceptions of the health of the work environment and nursing turnover and engagement. RESULTS: Direct care nurses and nurse leaders both scored effective decision making/skilled communication as the healthiest attribute of the work environment, while genuine teamwork was scored as the least healthy. CONCLUSION: Improving genuine teamwork, maintaining appropriate staffing levels and promoting the physical and psychological safety of employees are focus areas that may lead to the perception of a healthier work environment, which in turn could positively impact turnover and staff engagement.
Recommended Citation
Thornsberry, Jennifer, "Defining the Health of a Work Environment: An Assessment and Evaluation" (2018). DNP Projects. 220.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/dnp_etds/220
