Key strategies for managing nursing care under the COVID‐19 pandemic: A multiple‐case study of nursing directors. (12th October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Takemura, Yukie; Inoue, Maho; Ichikawa, Naoko; Kida, Ryohei; Koyanagi, Hiroe; Ikezaki, Sumie; Ikeda, Mari
• Is Part Of: Journal of nursing management. Volume 30:Number 8(2022)
• Page Start: 4042
• Page End: 4053
• Publication Date: 2022-10-12
• Subjects: COVID‐19 -- hospital management -- multiple‐case study -- nurse -- nursing director; Nursing services -- Administration -- Periodicals; Nursing services -- Business management -- Periodicals; 610.73068
• DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13844
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0966-0429

Abstract

Abstract: Aim: We aim to identify measures implemented by hospital nursing directors early in the COVID‐19 pandemic and enabling factors. Background: Managerial factors affect nurses' physical and mental health and willingness to work, especially early in a pandemic. Method: We used multiple‐case study of 15 hospitals, comparing management approaches by interviewing 28 nursing directors and their assistants from August to December 2020. Results: 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 nursing organization function. Two factors aided measure implementation: an emergency system and staff protection policies. Conclusion: Early epidemic management strategies apply across contexts. The hospital's basic attitude is key to effective implementation of the strategies. Implications for Nursing Management: The results suggest that hospitals, nursing directors and nurses can each prepare for future emerging infectious disease epidemics.