Extended Nurse Work Hours and Patient Safety: Effects and Solutions
Relias
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
But the effect of long nurse work hours on patient safety is an area of concern. Despite the perks of a 12-hour workday, the impacts of 12-hour vs. eight-hour nursing shifts on patient outcomes can be significant. Nurses worked even longer days during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some still do because of ongoing staff shortages.
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