Implementing AACN’s Healthy Work Environment Framework in an Intensive Care Unit

Author(s): Kelly Kester, MSN, RN, CCRN, NE-BC, Heather Pena, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC, Catherine Shuford, BSN, RN, CCRN, Corrie Hansen, BSN, RN, CCRN, Jason Stokes, RN, CCRN, Kayla Brooks, BSN, RN, CCRN, Tanya Bolton, BSN, RN, CCRN, Amanda Ornell, BSN, RN, CCRN, Philip Parker, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC, Janice Febre, BSN, RN, CCRN, Kelly Andrews, BSN, RN, CCRN, Gregory Flynn, BSN, RN, CCRN, Rex Ruiz, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC, Tonya Evans, BSN, RN, Mollie Kettle, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC, Jacqueline Minter and Bradi Granger

Activity Summary

Findings from this study suggest that interventions addressing the HWE standards are associated with improved staff satisfaction, turnover, and average tenure, further demonstrating the value of the HWE framework in improving retention.

Objectives

List each component of AACN's Healthy Work Environment (HWE) standards.
Outline the relationship between AACN's HWE standards and patient and nurse outcomes.
Identify an implementation strategy for each AACN HWE standard.

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This activity has been reviewed by the Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias. No conflicts of interest have been identified for any individual with the ability to influence the content of this activity. Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN or ANCC approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Accreditation

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