This unproductive time appears to be split between waiting to be told what to do next and being told what to do. Statistically, then, it appears to take two such support workers to do what one should be able to do, and every fifth RN just to give instructions to support workers. Since nonprofessional support workers have little potential for upward mobility, turnover may be high. Therefore, recruitment costs are a factor to be considered. Some tasks should be performed by support employees.
Some procedures have no real relationship to patient recovery.
Activities such as changing bed sheets have become part of the nursing department's routine. These tasks hamper nursing productivity because they could be performed competently by less highly trained employees. All Rights Reserved. While care has been taken in preparation of this information NRU does not and cannot guarantee its accuracy. Anyone using this information does so at their own risk and indemnifies NRU from all injury and damage.