Change Proposal: Reimplementation of a Bedside Shift Report
The identified clinical problem that is relevant to nurses in the workplace is the bedside shift report (BSR). The bedside shift report may be used to help the development of teamwork, ownership, and accountability thus increasing the satisfaction of the nurses. The reason for selecting the reimplementation of a bedside shift report is because; at a targeted facility the implementation of the bedside shift report is becoming poor. This has led to the poor compliance with the standards of practice, and increased costs in the facility. Also, reimplementation of BSR will reduce operational costs by eliminating overtime pay and unnecessary legal fees that arise from preventable compliance errors.
The reimplementation of a bedside shift report is