title: Nonpunitive discipline. A method of reducing absenteeism.
abstract: Absenteeism affects healthcare by reducing the work force during a time of crisis in availability of skilled nursing care providers. An absent worker is a loss to the employer both financially and emotionally. By understanding and using the concept of nonpunitive discipline, nurse administrators can effectively reduce absenteeism and increase the availability of professional nursing resources.
authors.affiliation: Emergency Department, Thomason Hospital, El Paso, Texas.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Rogers
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Hutchins
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D004647:Employee Discipline / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000379:methods*; D011678:Punishment