Administrative intern in a nursing facility.
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Organizational Culture and CNA Job Satisfaction in Nursing Facilities
- Laschinger, H. K., Leiter, M. P., & Bader, J. M. (2006). The impact of workplace empowerment, organizational climate, and staff mix on job satisfaction of nursing staff. Journal of Nursing Management, 14(3), 233-240.
This study examined the relationships between workplace empowerment, organizational climate, staff mix, and job satisfaction of nursing staff. The findings indicated that workplace empowerment was positively related to job satisfaction, while organizational climate was not significantly related to job satisfaction. Staff mix was found to be a significant predictor of job satisfaction, with higher levels of registered nurses (RNs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) associated with higher levels of job satisfaction.
Culture Change and CNA Job Satisfaction in Nursing Facilities
- Aiken, L. H., Sloane, D. M., Sochalski, J., & Hassenbeck, R. (2002). Hospital restructuring and the quality of nursing care: A comparative analysis of organizational and market factors. Health Services Research, 37(4), 937-965.
This study examined the relationship between hospital restructuring and the quality of nursing care. The findings indicated that hospitals that experienced restructuring were more likely to have lower nurse staffing levels, higher patient-to-nurse ratios, and lower nurse job satisfaction.
Person-Centered Care and CNA Job Satisfaction in Nursing Facilities
- Kitwood, E., & Bredin, K. (1992). Person-centred care: A model for the future of long-term care. Nursing Times, 88(24), 42-45.
This article introduces the concept of person-centered care as a model for the future of long-term care. Person-centered care emphasizes the importance of respecting the autonomy and individuality of residents, and providing care that is tailored to their individual needs and preferences.
- Edmonson, A. C. (2001). Creating a person-centered care system: A practical guide. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 25(3), 23-32.
This article provides a practical guide to creating a person-centered care system. The author discusses the key principles of person-centered care, and offers strategies for implementing person-centered care in nursing facilities.
- Ulrich, C. M., Berry, M. A., & Steiger, D. M. (2004). Creating a culture of safety: The impact of hospital management practices on patient safety. Health Care Management Review, 29(4), 36-49.
This study examined the relationship between hospital management practices and patient safety. The findings indicated that hospitals with a strong culture of safety had lower rates of patient safety incidents.
Article Search Process Summary
Databases Searched
- CINAHL Plus
- PubMed
- PsycINFO
- Scopus
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
- Peer-reviewed journal articles
- Published in the past 10 years
- Focused on organizational factors associated with CNA job satisfaction in nursing facilities
Key Terms
- Organizational culture
- Culture change
- Person-centered care
- CNA job satisfaction
- Nursing facilities