Managers at an acute care facility value the contributions of their aging nursing workforce and make recommendations to accommodate for an aging nursing workforce. They institute for which changes? (Select all that apply.)
a. Supplies such as dressing change and Foley catheter kits are placed on the nursing unit.
b. Teamwork and development of new roles such as admission nurse are encouraged.
c. Day care centers for sick children are put into place to prevent the stress of having to find alternative day care.
d. Assistive devices for lifting as recommended by ANA's Handle with Care are made available.
e. A work-design consultant is hired to redesign the nursing unit to reduce wasted motion.
ANS: A, B, D, E
Correct:
a. Placing supplies in a decentralized area prevents the fatigue that would be caused by the need to retrieve items from a distant location.
b. Nurses are integral to quality and their contributions should be noticed.
d. Ill-designed units contribute to fatigue and inability of aging nurses to perform efficiently.
e. Mentoring is one way to acknowledge skills of the aging workforce.
Incorrect:
c. Older nurses would not typically be concerned with day care centers for sick children as this would be an accommodation for younger nurses. Accommodations that address means to reduce fatigue and, value the expertise and contributions to the profession of older nurses through mentoring and development of roles that reduce fatigue and utilize these skills are key.
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