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