Global Health Systems 1st Edition by Margie Lovett Scott ,Faith Prather

Exercise 16

Canada is facing challenging staffing issues in terms of high absenteeism and turnover rates of nursing staff. What might account for this situation? Have you observed similar staffing problems in your workplace or are you aware of this issue in other healthcare settings? How does nursing turnover and absenteeism impact healthcare delivery (e.g., continuity of care, staff relations, healthcare costs)? What can be done to reduce the incidence of high turnover and absenteeism among nursing staff?