Key Strategies for Managing Nursing Care under the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multiple Case Study of Nursing Directors

Dr. Naoko Ichikawa, PhD, RN, PHN Assistant Professor in Nursing Administration and Advanced Clinical Nursing

This study identified the measures taken by hospital nursing directors early in the COVID-19 pandemic and the enabling factors. Hospitals that accepted COVID-19 patients and hospitals that unexpectedly experienced clusters underwent a nursing provision system organization phase, followed by an adjustment phase to maintain the nursing organization function. Two factors aided measure implementation: an emergency system and staff protection policies. The results suggest that hospitals, nursing directors, and nurses can each prepare for future emerging infectious disease epidemics.

Access the full paper here: https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13844