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Team Structure (7)
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0.85
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3.85 (0.66)
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The skills of nurses overlap sufficiently so that the work can be shared when necessary.
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0.51
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0.85
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3.78 (0.91)
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Nurses are held accountable for their actions.
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0.54
|
0.84
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4.14 (0.83)
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Nurses within my unit share information that enables timely decision making by the patient care team.
|
0.63
|
0.83
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3.91 (0.84)
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My unit makes efficient use of resources (e.g., staff, supplies, equipment, and information).
|
0.62
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0.83
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3.68 (1.02)
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Nurses understand their roles and responsibilities.
|
0.67
|
0.83
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3.82 (0.86)
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My unit has clearly articulated goals.
|
0.67
|
0.82
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3.79 (0.94)
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My unit operates at a high level of efficiency.
|
0.67
|
0.82
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3.83 (0.92)
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Team Leadership (7)
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0.92
|
3.73 (0.87)
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My head nurse considers nurses input when making decisions about patient care.
|
0.77
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0.91
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3.85 (1.03)
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My head nurse provides opportunities to discuss the unit’s performance after an event.
|
0.76
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0.91
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3.77 (1.01)
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My head nurse takes time to meet with nurses to develop a plan for patient care.
|
0.77
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0.91
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3.65 (1.09)
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My head nurse ensures that adequate resources (e.g., staff, supplies, equipment, and information) are available.
|
0.72
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0.92
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3.68 (1.06)
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My head nurse resolves conflicts successfully.
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0.76
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0.91
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3.62 (1.12)
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My head nurse models appropriate team behavior.
|
0.80
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0.91
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3.75 (1.04)
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My head nurse ensures that nurses are aware of situations or changes that may affect patient care.
|
0.76
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0.91
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3.79 (0.99)
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Situational Monitoring (7)
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0.87
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3.64 (0.71)
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Nurses effectively anticipate each other’s needs.
|
0.63
|
0.85
| |
3.54 (0.96)
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Nurses monitor each other’s performance.
|
0.56
|
0.86
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3.68 (0.93)
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Nurses exchange relevant information as it becomes available.
|
0.70
|
0.85
| |
3.71 (0.92)
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Nurses continuously scan the environment for important information.
|
0.70
|
0.84
| |
3.67 (0.90)
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Nurses share information regarding potential complications (e.g., patient changes, bed availability).
|
0.64
|
0.85
| |
3.84 (0.88)
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Nurses meet to re-evaluate patient care goals when aspects of the situation have changed.
|
0.66
|
0.85
| |
3.39 (1.09)
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Nurses correct each other’s mistakes to ensure that procedures are followed properly.
|
0.65
|
0.85
| |
3.68 (0.89)
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Mutual Support (7)
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0.84
|
3.80 (0.66)
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Nurses assist colleagues during high workload.
|
0.53
|
0.83
| |
3.80 (1.03)
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Nurses request assistance from colleagues when they feel overwhelmed.
|
0.53
|
0.82
| |
3.88 (0.80)
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Nurses caution each other about potentially dangerous situations.
|
0.65
|
0.81
| |
3.94 (0.78)
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Feedback between nurses is delivered in a way that promotes positive interactions and future change.
|
0.71
|
0.80
| |
3.87 (0.85)
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Nurses advocate for patients even when their opinions conflict with that of a senior member of the unit.
|
0.51
|
0.83
| |
3.767 (0.96)
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When nurses have a concern about patient safety, they challenge others until they are sure that the concern has been heard.
|
0.64
|
0.81
| |
3.80 (0.92)
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Nurses resolve their conflicts, even when the conflicts have become personal.
|
0.59
|
0.82
| |
3.57 (1.07)
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Communication (7)
| | |
0.89
|
3.83 (0.69)
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Information regarding patient care is explained to patients and their families in lay terms.
|
0.64
|
0.88
| |
4.00 (0.77)
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Nurses relay relevant information in a timely manner.
|
0.72
|
0.87
| |
3.89 (0.87)
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When communicating with patients, nurses allow enough time for questions.
|
0.73
|
0.87
| |
3.78 (0.89)
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Nurses use common terminology when communicating with each other.
|
0.68
|
0.87
| |
3.86 (0.91)
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Nurses verbally verify information that they receive from one another.
|
0.69
|
0.87
| |
3.80 (0.85)
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Nurses follow a standardized method of sharing information when handing over patients.
|
0.71
|
0.87
| |
3.79 (0.89)
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Nurses seek information from all available sources.
|
0.65
|
0.88
| |
3.66 (1.05)
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IR-T-TPQ -Total scale
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0.96
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3.77 (0.61)
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