Facilitation Of Change Among Nursing Assistants: A Case Study

IntroductionIn industrialized countries, long term care organizations are often instructed to uniquelyaddress issues with residents in order to ensure the appropriate care is received. However, theexpectations of meeting time limits and completing designated tasks in a particular amount oftime cause difficulty in providing all the specifics details in their care. Many nurses must rush tofollow all the proper instruction and devise of new ways to finish their jobs. While this type ofpractice may neglect certain aspects like having full conversation with the residents, it makes itcapable for the obligations to be done in time.DevelopmentLong term care organizations (LTCO) are characterized by their ability “to carry outhygiene and daily living
They sampled 23 participants and interviewed them using a variety ofquestions, mainly centered on the daily cycle at their facilities and the teamwork involved. Afterthe study was completed it was found that “most interviewees perceived entering a geriatricorganizations as a difficult experience” (Aubry, Etheridge, & Couturier, 5). These subjects allagreed that their prior training did not prepare them at all for the heavy workload they weregoing to face in the reality of the job. The nursing assistants’ job did not revolve around beingcareful and taking time, but rather trying to cram 45-minute tasks into a 15-minute time frame.This issue drew “criticism of the training [nursing assistants] received . . . as useless with regardto actual field requirements” (Aubry, Etheridge, & Couturier, 5).The solution, discovered after working for a long length of time, was to set up a new planof action for each task. Some assistants describe the process in which they would switch patientsthey were taking care of if they were being difficult because “it’s easier for someone to askanother person who will know how to calm the person down quickly” than try to resolve theproblem
The implementation of this plan can lead to a viscous cycle and theallowance of all practices and task to be completed in a timely manner. This would be extremelyhelpful knowledge to all those going into the health care field so they are not struck by the newlevel of expectations. It must be taught that they have to become creative and work as a team inorder to reach certain goals with residents. The process must be collective of all, not individual,and “for the sake of greater efficiency”, while not compromising policy (Aubry, Etheridge, &Couturier, 9).For Further StudyThe adjustments and allowance for the development of new techniques to improveefficiency could benefit a team tremendously. Those who are assigned many tasks may be able tocomplete all their duties in the time allotted. It would be important to research and prove that thenew innovative techniques are not violating any policies and are still safe in all aspects. Theestablishment of these plans would be favorable and advantageous for patients as well, for theywill be receiving more quickly and often. The only negative advantage could stir frommisconduct in the quick jobs and whether the patient feels like they are still receiving properamounts of attention and care.ConclusionOverall, the article effectively covers a