As described for addressing Nurse A's concern, what is the recommended approach to bedside shift reports taking longer?

As described for addressing Nurse A's concern, what is the recommended approach to bedside shift reports taking longer?

• A. Acknowledge the nurse's concern. Provide data that bedside report does not take longer. Delineate the benefits of bedside report. Ask nurses to try bedside report for two weeks and see if it results in a longer workday.
• B. Dismiss the concern and proceed quickly without data.
• C. Advise nurses to skip bedside report to save time.
• D. Delay implementation until all shifts approve.

Answer: (A)

Addressing Nurse A’s concern with a collaborative, data-informed approach is most effective. Start by validating the worry about bedside shift reports taking longer, then provide objective data showing that the bedside approach does not necessarily extend the workday. Clearly outline the benefits of bedside reporting—such as improved patient safety, more accurate handoffs, and greater patient and family engagement—and propose a practical way to test the change. Suggest a two-week trial to see whether real-world practice affects daily workflow, and use the findings to decide on broader adoption. This approach respects staff input, uses evidence to inform practice, and builds ownership through a short, structured pilot. In contrast, dismissing concerns, skipping the report to save time, or delaying implementation until universal agreement is achieved tends to undermine trust and hinder effective change.

Addressing Nurse A’s concern with a collaborative, data-informed approach is most effective. Start by validating the worry about bedside shift reports taking longer, then provide objective data showing that the bedside approach does not necessarily extend the workday. Clearly outline the benefits of bedside reporting—such as improved patient safety, more accurate handoffs, and greater patient and family engagement—and propose a practical way to test the change. Suggest a two-week trial to see whether real-world practice affects daily workflow, and use the findings to decide on broader adoption. This approach respects staff input, uses evidence to inform practice, and builds ownership through a short, structured pilot. In contrast, dismissing concerns, skipping the report to save time, or delaying implementation until universal agreement is achieved tends to undermine trust and hinder effective change.