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Nursing Home Patient Safety Culture Perceptions Among Licensed Practical Nurses.
Susan H Weaver1, Pamela B de Cordova, Arun Ravichandran
1New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing, Newark (Drs Weaver, de Cordova, and Cadmus and Mr Ravichandran); Ann May Center for Nursing, Hackensack Meridian Health, Neptune, New Jersey (Dr Weaver); and School of Nursing, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Newark (Drs de Cordova and Cadmus).
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
|December 8, 2022
Summary
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in nursing homes report lower job satisfaction and patient safety culture (PSC) compared to national data. Improving PSC is crucial for resident safety in these facilities.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Research
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are pivotal in ensuring patient safety in New Jersey nursing homes.
- Understanding LPNs' perceptions of patient safety culture (PSC) and job satisfaction is essential for resident well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the correlation between LPNs' perceptions of PSC in nursing homes and their job satisfaction.
- To identify factors influencing job satisfaction and PSC among nursing home LPNs.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study design was employed.
- Data were collected through surveys administered to LPNs in New Jersey nursing homes.
Main Results:
- LPNs in nursing homes reported lower job satisfaction compared to LPNs in other healthcare settings.
- Perceptions of PSC among nursing home LPNs were lower than the 2019 national average.
- A significant association was found between PSC perception and job satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Nursing home LPNs perceive a need for enhancement in patient safety culture.
- Implementing targeted initiatives to foster a stronger safety culture is recommended.
- Addressing LPN job satisfaction and PSC is critical for improving resident safety outcomes.
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