Becker's Healthcare September 13, 2023
A Mckinsey analysis found ways to save 15 to 30 percent of a nurse’s 12-hour shift by rearranging their workload through technology and delegation.
McKinsey, in collaboration with ANA Enterprise, surveyed 310 registered nurses from Feb. 8 to March 22 on the average time spent during a typical shift on 69 activities and then asked the ideal amount of time they wish they spent on those activities.
They found six activities that could be adjusted to free up nurses’ time and allow them to spend more time on the things they enjoy.
Here are seven findings:
- Nurses report spending 54 percent, or seven hours, of a shift on direct patient care and creating personal connections with patients. Nurses reported...
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