In Times of Trouble , Fostering Well-Being Is Key to Retention , Quality of Care
Unfortunately , it is hard to imagine a U . S . hospital today that is not faced with the dual challenges of addressing nurse burnout and well-being . All organizations are in the position of having to face these struggles and devise appropriate coping strategies . In the remainder of this article , HealthStream talks with two healthcare executives who are leading education and development efforts for their medical centers during this trying time . Specifically , Health- Stream wanted to know the magnitude of the challenge at each organization , the priority being given to addressing nurse well-being , the strategies and tactics that were being implemented , and the impact their actions were having on overall quality of patient care . HealthStream spoke with :
Ambra Starr , RN
Nurse Education Coordinator Peterson Regional Medical Center Kerrville , TX
Craig Smith
Director of Education Kingman Regional Medical Center Kingman , AZ
Both Starr and Smith confirm that their organizations , like those nationally , have seen spikes in nurse burnout since early 2020 .
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