The Effects of a Poor Nursing Work Environment
Burnout
As we have covered in previous blogs, one of the main outcomes of negative workplace environments in nursing is burnout.
In a recent Nursing CE Central burnout study, evaluating its severity among thousands of nurses, 66% claimed negative workplace morale was a major contributor to their feelings of burnout.
Addressing nursing burnout must be one of the first steps taken in order to overcome negative nursing work environments, as it has a direct connection with patient safety.
Increased Turnover Rates
When there is a lack of organizational support, turnover rates will suffer. From chief nursing officers (CNOs) to physicians, effective, respectful, and patient-centered communication must be exchanged between all healthcare staff.
Additionally, an OfficeVibe study found that 70% of employees claim that developing friendships is “crucial” to a positive workplace environment.
Decreased Productivity
In the healthcare setting, productivity means patients are being seen, cared for, and discharged at a reasonable rate.
If productivity is diminished, the implications can be fatal.
