Nurse Absenteeism

Paper Summary:

The writer of this paper defines absenteeism as the frequent absence from work or other duty without good reason. This case study details the effects of nurse absenteeism and the subsequent resulting errors in the dispensing of medications due to the lack of qualified nurses on the premises. The writer stresses the importance of this specific topic as it has a direct impact on the level of care provided to patients, the quality of the hospital and the reputation of the medical community. This case study examines the nursing staff in the oncology care unit at the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. The writer of this paper details how the data and information for this particular study was collected as well as the actual results.

Table of Contents:
Chapter I: Definition of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Problem Statement
Research Questions
Terminology
Assumptions
Limitations of the Study
Chapter II: Review of the Literature
Outline of Literature Review
Chapter III: Research Methodology
Hypothesis
Population & Instrumentation
Data Collection Methods
Data Analysis Methods
Summary
References

From the Paper:

"The effects of nurse absenteeism on patient outcome and general healthcare quality is a topic of much concern within the medical community. This topic is of the utmost importance to the field of hospital care because it has a direct effect on the level of care provided to patients, the quality of the hospital, and the reputation of the medical community. Because so much attention has been given to this particular correlation, one more study on this relationship might seem, at this point, rather superfluous. The degree of individual focus which this study requires, however, introduce the possibility that the study's findings could have tremendous impact on an individual level. Specific strategies that are found to be harmful or beneficial in one specific oncologic specialty unit could be applied elsewhere to improve the quality of medication and inpatient care in general."

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