Implementation of a triage nurse role and the effect on hospitalist workload.
Gopi J AstikNita KulkarniRachel M CyrusChen YehKevin J O'LearyPublished in: Hospital practice (1995) (2021)
The implementation of the Triage Nurse role was associated with a significant decrease in the perceived workload of admitting hospitalists. Our findings are important because workload and interruptions can contribute to errors and burnout. Future studies should test interventions to improve hospitalist workload and evaluate their effect on patient outcomes and physician wellness.