Hospital Downsizing and Nursing

Paper Summary:

This paper proposes a study to examine the effects of hospital downsizing on the performance of registered nurses with regard to their morale and their care of patients. It evaluates how an understanding of the effects of hospital downsizing on registered nurses' morale and patient care will assist with an understanding of how to help mitigate these effects, as well as future directions for the health care system.

Outline
Statement of the Problem
Study Purpose
Research Hypotheses
Definition of Terms
Delimitations
Assumptions
Limitations
Significance of the Study
Literature Review
Downsizing
Effects of Downsizing
Effects of Downsizing on Nurses

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"Downsizing has been a response to cost-cutting pressures and technological advances. In the last ten years downsizing has been prevalent and it is estimated that 60% of companies plan to continue downsizing (Mishra & Spreitzer, 1998, p. 567). For example, health care plans have lost money and as a result been forced to lay off employees. Prudential HealthCare of Florida has lost over $50 million since 1995 and has cut costs by $250 to $500 million by laying off at least 161 employees statewide. Blame for financial problems is placed largely on the SeniorCare Medicare HMO benefits (Shepherd, 1997). These cuts have effected the health care system."

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