Thirty Primary Care Practices Selected as Exemplary Models of Workforce Efficiency and Innovation
April 22, 2013 | Story
Spotlighted primary care practices provide insights for improving health care quality.
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The Imperative to Improve Hospital Work Environments
December 18, 2011 | Story
Study suggests hospitals should pursue improved nurse education and staffing, but those investments do not significantly reduce patient mortality in the absence of a good work environment.
New on RWJF.org
September 27, 2012 | Story
Read about a new study on how improved nurse environments can reduce medication errors, what’s new on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Human Capital Blog, and more.
Executive Nurse Fellow Expands Successful Transforming Care at the Bedside Program
March 24, 2011 | Story
"A lot of the program focuses on learning about yourself and how to leverage your strengths," she recalls. "No one had ever said that to me. That was just freeing."
In New Jersey, Leaders Build Campaign to Transform Nursing on Strong Foundation
July 26, 2012 | Story
The New Jersey Action Coalition continues state efforts to overhaul the nursing profession and improve health and health care.
Nursing Profession is Rife with Occupational Hazards
March 28, 2012 | Story
Surveys show nurses are at risk for injuries, illnesses and violence on the job.
RN Work Project Study: State Caps on Mandatory Overtime for Nurses Work
February 26, 2012 | Story
Limiting nurses' overtime and overall hours is important to patient safety.
Six Questions for Sue
January 29, 2012 | Story
Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's senior adviser for nursing, discusses challenges and opportunities for nurses in 2012.
Fellow's Research Tackles Tough Health Issues on the American Frontier
December 20, 2011 | Story
Using established methods for addressing chronic disease, a University of New Mexico Fellow takes on the challenge of protecting health in some of the most rural, poor and underserved areas of the nation.
Improving Patient Care by Improving Nurses' Work Environment
November 28, 2011 | Story
RN Work Project Study reveals that physical environment, workgroup cohesion play significant roles in nurses' ratings of quality of patient care.