The Effects an Administrative Aid Has on a Nursing Care Coordinators' Duties

摘要

The descriptive study attempts to determine the effect an Administrative Aid (AA) or Unit Manager for non-nursing functions, would have on increasing the amount of time a Nursing Care Coordinator (NCC) or Head Nurse would have to spend on patient care. The study found that the AA greatly relieves the NCC of non-nursing activities and time for patient care is increased. Further, the time is being spent for patient care as intended. Further studies, including time and motion studies of both AA and NCC are recommended. Use of the Administrative Aid at other health care facilities is recommended. Sample questionnaires and references are included.