Krzyzewski J, Cook M, Memken A, Johnson M, Francis SE, Romao B, White J, Bowers J, Watson H, Whalen M. Best Practices for Promoting Safe Patient Care Delivery by Hospital-Based Traveling Clinical Staff: An Integrative Review.
J Nurs Care Qual 2024;
39:144-150. [PMID:
38392949 DOI:
10.1097/ncq.0000000000000736]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Hospitals use traveling clinical staff (TCS) to fill personnel shortages. Although this approach may help improve staffing ratios, it is not without risk.
PURPOSE
The interdisciplinary team conducted an integrative literature review to determine best practices for promoting safe patient care delivery by TCS.
METHODS
Using the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice model, the authors performed an integrative literature review, including appraisal of quality, synthesis of themes, and best-evidence recommendations.
RESULTS
The final synthesis included 16 articles. Evidence demonstrated the importance of preemployment screening, standardized onboarding and orientation, and optimizing the integration of TCS into the work environment.
CONCLUSION
Hospitals should use these recommendations when incorporating TCS into their teams.
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