Effecting change through the stream analysis process.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Administration
• Organizational Change

Background:

• The healthcare sector faces a significant and escalating nursing shortage.
• Existing work environments often present complex challenges that hinder effective change.
• Immediate and impactful interventions are required to retain and support the nursing workforce.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a structured method for nursing administrators to plan and implement change.
• To address the challenges posed by the nursing shortage through environmental modifications.
• To align institutional goals with professional nursing practice objectives.

Main Methods:

• The study introduces 'stream analysis' as a tool for change management.
• This method facilitates a comprehensive examination of interconnected problems.
• It enables the development of multidimensional and coordinated change plans.

Main Results:

• Stream analysis provides a framework for understanding complex healthcare environments.
• The method supports the creation of change plans that are congruent with organizational and professional aims.
• Implementation of this approach can lead to more effective and sustainable changes.

Conclusions:

• Stream analysis offers a robust strategy for nursing administrators to navigate complex change.
• This approach is crucial for developing effective interventions to mitigate the nursing shortage.
• Successful implementation can foster work environments that support both institutional success and nursing professional development.