STUDY OF ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF ICU AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO PATIENT SEVERITY ADJUSTED OUTCOMES

NIRMAL; JUNIOR SUNDRESH

Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2018

STUDY OF ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF ICU AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO PATIENT SEVERITY ADJUSTED OUTCOMES

Nirmal, Junior Sundresh

Abstract :

Aim: Objective of the study is to examine the organization and management practices of ICUs and their relationship to patient severity adjusted outcomes.

Methods: A cross–sectional design study. Sample of the study: The sample was selected purposive (non–probability) of 25 ICU nurses. The questionnaire was constructed for the study.

Results: 68% of nurses agreed that they having good atmosphere in their working area, where 4% disagree with this, 28% said neutral. 76% nurses agree they had safety climate in ICU and 12% were disagreed with this statement. 48% of nurses were felt their stress during their work, 36% were not know their stress their working. . 66% agreed that they had good quality of work. 82% agreed that they get help from doctors during their work. 42% of nurses disagreed.

Conclusion: Our study concludes that professionalism in intensive care unit nurses are not up to the mark. There must me training and developmental program must be conducted to enhance the critical care environment and the quality of work life.