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Addressing Occupational Fatigue in Nurses: A Risk Management Model for Nurse Executives.
Linsey M Steege1, Barbara Pinekenstein
1Author Affiliations: Assistant Professor (Dr Steege) and Richard E. Sinaiko Professor in Health Care Leadership (Dr Pinekenstein), University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|March 25, 2016
Summary
Nurse executives can manage occupational fatigue by implementing a multilevel fatigue risk management system. This system uses monitoring and decision-support tools to improve safety and nurse well-being.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health
- Nursing management
- Risk management
Background:
- Occupational fatigue poses significant risks to nurses.
- Effective management strategies are crucial for mitigating these risks.
- Current systems may not adequately address fatigue in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a multilevel fatigue risk management system for nursing.
- To outline the role of nurse executives in implementing this system.
- To enhance nurse well-being and promote a culture of safety.
Main Methods:
- Strategic and operational management approaches.
- Implementation of a multilevel fatigue risk management system.
- Integration of monitoring and decision-support tools.
Main Results:
- Nurse executives are pivotal in leading fatigue management initiatives.
- A multilevel system can effectively address occupational fatigue.
- Improved safety culture and nurse well-being are anticipated outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Strategic implementation of fatigue risk management systems is essential.
- Nurse executives play a critical leadership role.
- Focusing on fatigue mitigation supports a healthier nursing workforce.
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