I think that this dissemination project helped me to better understand the importance of bedside reporting. I never knew how important this could have been for nurses until we started to research this and had actual in-person time while at clinical. I have taken part in a bedside report once, and I noticed that it was actually very informative. The nurses were able to look at the patient while they were giving report, and they were able to explain certain aspects of the patient better.
I think that the nurses on our floor were receptive to our ideas, a little bit. We learned that in the past, there had been talk with the nurses on MS4 that bedside reporting should try to be implemented, as it is beneficial to not only the nurses but also the patient. However, it never stuck and bedside reporting was stopped. I think that the nurses were open to the idea of bedside reporting when it was brought up to them, but it is unfortunately a lot of work to do, and sometimes reports can be rushed as it is at the end of shift and most nurses just want to go home at that point in the day. Our group created an infographic for the nurses on our floor, as well as provided a survey for the nurses to fill out. At this time, there has not been feedback yet, but I am excited to see what the nurses have to say once we start getting feedback.
As a student nurse and a future registered nurse, I think that I will be able to provide my employers with lots of information about quality improvements within their facilities. Just from being exposed to multiple types of hospitals/healthcare facilities in my schooling, I have seen what works for some places and what does not. I think that I would be a good attribution to improving the quality of care that the patients receive as well as using evidence-based initiatives in implementing new protocols and such.
Our team had a good dynamic when working together. I think that we were all passionate about the topic that we chose and it helped us to create a good work ethic. We always made sure that our work was submitted on time and that it was edited to the best of our abilities. Like any group project, we had our challenges, but we were able to work through them. I think as a group member myself, I was always putting in effort for the parts of the project that I was assigned to, and I would always have my parts of the project finished on time.
I have noticed in almost all of my clinicals nurses give reports away from the bedside and don’t include patients in change of shift. I could see how this is an important issue and your infographic is a really great balance of simple imagery and cohesive points that really support bedside reports. I love how it flows through the thoughts as you read from top to bottom and everything is simple yet effective.
Lexi- I loved your group’s infographic! The bright colors made it eye catching and it focused on the most important and compelling facts about bedside reporting. I agree with you and your group that doing reports at the bedside would increase nurse and patient satisfaction. The majority of my clinicals have not done bedside reporting but I have participated in it a few times and I pefer it over doing reports in a common area. Sometimes there are things about the patient that can be better explained like a wound or skin problem if the nurses can show each other. I have also experienced a lot of patient participation during bedside report and that was extremely helpful as well. Overall, your project is great and your team did a great job researching the benefits of bedside reports.