Tag: Nurse well-being

Study: Longer shifts, understaffing increase nurse sickness absence

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Editor's Note Hospital units with more RNs and fewer long shifts experience significantly lower rates of staff sickness absence, while understaffing and long shifts drive nurse illness, according research published April 22 in JAMA Network. The retrospective longitudinal case-control study involved 18,674 RNs and nursing support (NS) staff across 116…

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By: Matt Danford
April 25, 2025
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Therapy dogs ease nurse burnout, boost morale

Editor's Note A recent article in HealthLeaders profiles an innovative approach to alleviating nurse burnout—one that the outlet calls “a four-legged answer to nurse wellbeing.” Launched in 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the Buckeye Paws program brings certified therapy dogs directly to nursing units, offering nonjudgmental,…

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By: Matt Danford
April 24, 2025
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Study: Daytime meals protect heart health in night shift workers

Editor's Note Eating during the day instead of at night may protect shift workers from harmful cardiovascular effects, according to an April 17 report in Medscape on new research from Mass General Brigham. Researchers found that the timing of meals—not just their content—directly influences cardiac and clotting function in adults…

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By: Matt Danford
April 22, 2025
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Nursing workforce faces high turnover despite signs of recovery

Editor's Note Nearly 140,000 nurses have left the workforce since 2022, and 40% of the remaining workforce plans to exit by 2029, according to the 2024 National Nursing Workforce Study from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). According to an April 17 announcement from NCSBN, the survey…

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By: Matt Danford
April 21, 2025
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Report: Medical student distress rises amid overall healthcare burnout improvement

Editor's Note The 2023-2024 State of Well-Being Report shows a modest improvement in healthcare worker burnout, with 50% reporting feeling burned out in 2023, down from 54% in 2022. HealthLeaders Media reported on the results January 2. According to the article, The Mayo Clinic’s Well-Being Index compiled 79,022 assessments to…

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By: Matt Danford
January 9, 2025
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AHA's Congressional "wish list" calls for financial relief, patient access, workforce protections

Editor's Note   In a November 12 letter to Congress, the American Hospital Association (AHA) outlined its priorities for the lame-duck legislative session, focusing on measures to stabilize hospitals and health systems facing significant financial and operational pressures. If enacted, these recommendations would support the nation’s healthcare infrastructure amid rising…

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By: Matt Danford
November 14, 2024
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Keynote: How four keys to resilience safeguard mental health

Editor's Note Mental health educator Sheila-Robinson Kiss, MSW, LCSW, led OR Manager Conference attendees through an interactive session of strategic life planning during an energetic opening keynote session Monday morning. Titled “The Four Keys to Sustain Resilience - The Power of Safeguarding Your Mental Health,” the session focused specifically on…

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By: Matt Danford
October 28, 2024
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Free well-being curriculum supports nurse leaders

Editor's Note In honor of World Mental Health Day October 10, the American Nurses Foundation announced a free curriculum for improving nurse support and well-being. The free curriculum is available to all nurses. It includes an overview, a training guide for nurse leaders, an implementation guide, and the complete course,…

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By: Matt Danford
October 24, 2024
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Study: Therapy dogs reduce healthcare worker burnout

Editor's Note Simple, non-judgmental interactions with therapy dogs could offer a valuable tool in combatting the widespread burnout seen across the healthcare industry. That’s according to a September 16 EurekAlert! news release detailing a study highlighting the emotional support benefits of therapy dogs for not only patients, but also the healthcare…

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By: Matt Danford
September 20, 2024
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Joint Commission safety center offers resources for violence prevention, well-being

Editor's Note The Joint Commission’s new Workforce Safety and Well-Being Resource Center is designed to support healthcare organizations in addressing challenges with workplace violence, burnout, and exposure to hazards. Workplace violence is a growing issue in healthcare, negatively affecting morale, staff turnover, productivity, and patient care, according to the July…

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By: Matt Danford
July 18, 2024
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