THE NURSE’S “OFFICE”
Where Flow Must Meet Efficiency
Today’s hospitals are taking advantage of technological advancements to build a more robust IT infrastructure, specifically, the equipment nurses and other clinicians use during their rounding, charting and administering of care. When it comes to a nurse’s “office”– the workstation on wheels– it is all about workflow, ergonomics and efficiency.
• Workflow – Nurses spend 35% of their time on documentation, or 3.5 hours of their workday entering information at a computer.1 Maximize their workflows and choose design and devices appropriate to the setting, that are comfortable and easy.
• Ergonomics – Ergonomic equipment increases nurses’ efficiency and productivity, while helping to reduce fatigue, exertion, and musculoskeletal disorders—all side effects caregivers can experience during a long work shift.
• Efficiency – Correctly integrated technology creates a clinical workflow that benefits all involved, promoting increased interaction, satisfaction, safety, and efficiency during the patient-caregiver exchange.
Satisfied nurses are motivated in their ability to deliver higher quality care. Injuries and physical discomfort directly affect patient interactions. When the proper tools are integrated into the healthcare environment it helps nurses and in turn, patients.
