Nursing Workload and Overcrowding: Patient Safety Role in Emergency Department

Presentation Time: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM

Abstract Keywords: Nursing Informatics, Data Mining, Patient Safety, Workflow, Change Management
Primary Track: Applications
Programmatic Theme: Clinical Informatics

This study evaluates nursing workload and the National Overcrowding Score (NEDOCS) in emergency departments (ED) by analyzing electronic health records. It finds weak correlation between workload and NEDOCS (r=0.346) demonstrating their distinct roles in the ED, but a significant link between antibiotic administration for pneumonia patients, NEDOCS (r=0.823), and workload (r=0.952). Highlighting the importance of nurse workload management, it suggests this focus can improve patient safety and care quality in challenging ED settings.

Speaker(s):
Junhyuk Seo, Registered Nurse
Samsung Medical Center

Author(s):
Junhyuk Seo, Registered Nurse - Samsung Medical Center; Junsang Yoo - SAIHST; Wonchul Cha - Samsung Medical Center;