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Nursing resource implications of the unoccupied bed

Collins, Bronwyn, Fleming, Lesley, Hine, Bette-Anne, Stevenson, Johanna, Veach, Kate, Anderson, Sue, Mawson, Tim, & Webster, Joan (2010) Nursing resource implications of the unoccupied bed. The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 27(4), pp. 13-17.

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    Abstract

    Objective: To explore the specific factors that impact on nursing resources in relation to the ‘unoccupied bed’.
    Design: Descriptive observational
    Setting: Multiple wards in single site, tertiary referral hospital
    Main outcome measure: Identification and classification of tasks related to the unoccupied bed.
    Results: Our study identified three main areas of nursing work, which centre on the ‘unoccupied bed’: 1) bed preparation for admission; 2) temporary transfer; 3) bed preparation post patient discharge.
    Conclusion: The unoccupied bed is not resource neutral and may involve considerable nursing time. The time associated with each of the reasons for the bed being unoccupied remains to be quantified.

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    ID Code: 34278
    Item Type: Journal Article
    Additional Information: Published version also freely available via Official URL.
    Keywords: unoccupied bed, nursing management, healthcare costs, nursing time
    ISSN: 1447-4328
    Subjects: Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (110000) > NURSING (111000)
    Copyright Owner: Copyright 2010 Please consult the authors.
    Deposited On: 31 Aug 2010 10:18
    Last Modified: 01 Mar 2012 00:29

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