Use of a validated model to evaluate the impact of the work environment on outcomes at a magnet hospital.
Using a structural model, we evaluated the impact of leadership, staff stability, resources, workload, work environment, and staff expertise on nurse-sensitive patient outcomes to determine elements that can be modified.
Capuano
Terry
T
Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA. Terry.Capuano@lvh.com
Bokovoy
Joanna
J
Hitchings
Kim
K
Houser
Janet
J
D019985:Benchmarking; D006272:Health Facility Environment; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D007857:Leadership; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D015279:Organizational Culture; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010414:Pennsylvania; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States; D017132:Workplace / Q000523:psychology*