Implementation of a "Serenity Room": Promoting resiliency in the ED
Lynn Salmela1, Theo Woehrle, Eastan Marleau
1In Duluth, Minn., Lynn Salmela is a nursing professional development practitioner at Essentia Health; Theo Woehrle is a research and evaluation specialist at Essentia Institute of Rural Health; Eastan Marleau is a medical student at the University of Minnesota Medical School; and Laura Kitch is a clinical nurse specialist in the ED at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center.
Abstract:
Work-related stress is common within the nursing profession, especially in the ED. Studies have shown that interventions to improve hospital working environments positively impact retention and help prevent burnout. This nursing practice innovation project describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a restorative space (the "Serenity Room") in a busy regional ED. The evaluation of this project focused on the effectiveness of the room at reducing stress and the value ED staff place on having access to a restorative space. Data were gathered through pre- and postimplementation surveys.
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