Work Environments and Staffing: A Deeper Dive into the AACN 2021 Survey Results

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

AACN has been conducting work environment surveys over the past 15 years. After a brief overview of the most recent 2021 results, comparing pre- and intra-pandemic data, this session provides attendees with the opportunity for dialogue related to how these findings, specific to the nurse work environment and staffing, are applicable to their units. Implications for immediate action and strategies for improvement are identified.

Objectives

Compare and contrast pre and intra pandemic results with an emphasis on staffing.
Discuss the impact these results may have on the national, organization and unit level.
Identify strategies that can be readily implemented to enhance the nurse work environment and appropriate staffing.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.