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  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Critical care nurse work environments significantly influence patient outcomes, nurse job satisfaction, and retention.
  • The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has conducted periodic surveys since 2006 to assess work environment health.
  • This study presents findings from the 2013 AACN Critical Care Nurse Work Environment Survey.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the current status of critical care nurse work environments.
  • To identify trends in work environment health since previous surveys.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was administered to members and constituents of the AACN.
  • A total of 8,444 responses were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The overall health of critical care nurse work environments has declined compared to 2008.
  • Nurses' perceptions of patient care quality have also decreased.
  • While some factors showed improvement, the declines in others are a significant concern.

Conclusions:

  • A strong correlation exists between healthy nurse work environments and positive patient outcomes.
  • The 2013 survey highlights specific areas within critical care settings that require urgent attention and improvement.
  • Relentless collaboration among all stakeholders is essential to foster healthier work environments.