An outcomes approach to skill mix change in critical care.
When the nursing shortage strained the resources of one community hospital, RNs partnered with LVNs to drop costs, raise patient satisfaction levels, and maintain quality patient care.
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Patient Care and Professional Services, Martin Luther Hospital, Anaheim, Calif., USA.
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002140:California; D003422:Critical Care; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015401:Nursing Administration Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D009743:Nursing, Practical / Q000193:education; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D032024:Personnel Delegation; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D000078329:Workforce