E59 - Caring for the Caregiver: The Role of Culture and the Built Environment on Nurse Respite
- Room: 26B
- Session Number:E59
Monday, October 25, 2021: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s)
Description
Attracting and retaining qualified nursing staff has been a critical concern for some time, and the increased demands on nursing due to COVID-19 has contributed to rising nursing shortages and high rates of turnover. To mitigate strain, healthcare systems are creating spaces specifically designed to help nursing staff relax and recharge. This presentation shares how one academic medical center infused evidence-based design principles into break lounges for nurses and then utilized cutting-edge technology to study their impact. Participants will hear from research and design professionals, as well as nursing senior leadership, about lessons learned regarding the role of cultural influences and the impact of the built environment on nurse respite.
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Learning Objectives
• Understand the research literature supporting the role of the built environment on nurse respite.
• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based design elements critical to quality workplace restoration.
• Use web-based analytical tools to study the impact of the built environment on behavior.
• Consider practical ways that future nurse break rooms can be designed for maximum efficiency.
