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NR 630 Project Management Paper – The Rise of Patient Sitters

This Nurse Executive Practicum Management Project, will be looking at the rise in the need for patient sitters at Houston Methodist Willowbrook hospital and the financial burden on the hospital. This project will aim to address some of the following points. How well are patient’s sitters being ….at Houston Methodist Willowbrook hospital? What is the financial impact on the facility with patient sitters working an average of 4574 hours per year? The reason why 34 full time employee (FTEs) patient sitters were utilized in 2017 that weren’t forecasted in the budget. Is it the norm for patient sitters to work 4574 hours annually?  What are policies and procedures required for patient sitters?

Lastly, what are the patient requirements for the need of a sitter? In addressing each of the points, the matter can be …..in a complete manner and future decisions on the subject can be taken objectively…………Continued (11 Pages with References)

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