Caring for behaviorally challenging patients in nonpsychiatric settings

Abstract

This article discusses a pilot study on the use of a behavior support plan to safely address patients who exhibit disruptive behaviors in the ED and nonpsychiatric medical settings while respecting their autonomy.

Leadership Immersion and Aspiring Leader Programs Designed to Improve Nurses’ Well-Being and Competence

“…Nurses are in short supply due to a variety of factors, including the aging population, lower numbers of nursing graduates attributed to fewer faculty members, burnout, retirement, and violence/aggression in the workplace. [11][12][13][14] Negative repercussions of the nursing shortage may consist of patient errors and higher patient morbidity and mortality. Burnout does not only affect frontline and direct care nursing staff, but nurse leaders are also afflicted by it.…”