RN participation in organizational decision making and improvements in resident outcomes

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A study has shown that registered nurse (RN) participation in decision making (PDM) in nursing homes improved resident outcomes without increasing costs. This finding has several implications for nursing home administrators and RNs. Administrators, for instance, should develop an understanding of the components of PDM. They can also increased RN PDM using informal methods such as informal meetings or chance encounters. The study also shows that RN's can perform significant functions other than clinical processes.

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Organizational tenure and the perceived importance of retention factors in nursing homes

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The importance of job and organizational features in retaining the services of registered nurses in nursing homes has been studied using data from the National Nursing Home Survey. Results indicate that the importance of work environment features in retaining nursing employees vary according to the organizational tenure of nurses. Low-tenure nurses prefer learning and promotion opportunities while high-tenure nurses want flexible working hours.

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A comparative study of resident, family, and administrator expectations for service quality in nursing homes

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An analysis of the views of nursing home administrators compared to nursing home patients regarding the quality of services offered by nursing homes is provided. Additional information on the nursing home service expectations from patients and administrators is included.

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