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Improving Staff Knowledge And Compliance With Productivity Standards, John Voight Jan 2025

Improving Staff Knowledge And Compliance With Productivity Standards, John Voight

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice project addressed gaps in financial literacy and productivity compliance among assistant nurse managers in an acute care setting. The intervention involved a targeted educational program to enhance knowledge, confidence, and accountability regarding financial productivity standards. Using a pre-and post-test survey methodology, the project assessed the effectiveness of the training in improving familiarity with productivity principles, resource management skills, and adherence to organizational goals. Results demonstrated significant improvements across all metrics. The proportion of participants reporting high familiarity with financial productivity standards increased from 35% to 80%, while confidence in resource management rose from 25% to …


Improving Staff Knowledge And Compliance With Productivity Standards, John Voight Jan 2025

Improving Staff Knowledge And Compliance With Productivity Standards, John Voight

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice project addressed gaps in financial literacy and productivity compliance among assistant nurse managers in an acute care setting. The intervention involved a targeted educational program to enhance knowledge, confidence, and accountability regarding financial productivity standards. Using a pre-and post-test survey methodology, the project assessed the effectiveness of the training in improving familiarity with productivity principles, resource management skills, and adherence to organizational goals. Results demonstrated significant improvements across all metrics. The proportion of participants reporting high familiarity with financial productivity standards increased from 35% to 80%, while confidence in resource management rose from 25% to …


Successful Strategies Manufacturing Leaders Use To Increase Manufacturing Employees’ Productivity, Cathy Robinson-Wright Jan 2025

Successful Strategies Manufacturing Leaders Use To Increase Manufacturing Employees’ Productivity, Cathy Robinson-Wright

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A lack of strategies to improve and maintain production employees’ productivity can lead to unfavorable manufacturing outcomes. Business owners often recognize decreased employee productivity as the leading cause of profit losses. Grounded in systems theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies from manufacturing business owners to use to increase production employees’ productivity. The participants were five business leaders of a manufacturing organization who implemented strategies to improve and maintain production employees’ productivity. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a review of production reports. Through thematic analysis, six themes were identified: (a) effective communication, (b) …


Successful Strategies Manufacturing Leaders Use To Increase Manufacturing Employees’ Productivity, Cathy Robinson-Wright Jan 2025

Successful Strategies Manufacturing Leaders Use To Increase Manufacturing Employees’ Productivity, Cathy Robinson-Wright

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A lack of strategies to improve and maintain production employees’ productivity can lead to unfavorable manufacturing outcomes. Business owners often recognize decreased employee productivity as the leading cause of profit losses. Grounded in systems theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies from manufacturing business owners to use to increase production employees’ productivity. The participants were five business leaders of a manufacturing organization who implemented strategies to improve and maintain production employees’ productivity. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a review of production reports. Through thematic analysis, six themes were identified: (a) effective communication, (b) …


Education Of Nursing Staff On Management Of Aggression And Violence In Mental Health Patients Using Less Restrictive Measures., Irene Ozurumba-Omoregie Jan 2025

Education Of Nursing Staff On Management Of Aggression And Violence In Mental Health Patients Using Less Restrictive Measures., Irene Ozurumba-Omoregie

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Mental health nurses frequently face physical and emotional challenges due to the high prevalence of violence in psychiatric settings. A 2023 survey by the American Nurses Association revealed that 62% of nurses reported abuse from patients, underscoring the need for improved training on managing violent behaviors without excessive reliance on restraint and seclusion. This project addressed a critical knowledge gap in de-escalation techniques among mental health nurses by developing and implementing an educational program for violence prevention. The training included de-escalation strategies and alternative management practices aimed at reducing patient aggression while enhancing nurse safety and confidence. Forty-five of sixty …


Education Of Nursing Staff On Management Of Aggression And Violence In Mental Health Patients Using Less Restrictive Measures., Irene Ozurumba-Omoregie Jan 2025

Education Of Nursing Staff On Management Of Aggression And Violence In Mental Health Patients Using Less Restrictive Measures., Irene Ozurumba-Omoregie

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Mental health nurses frequently face physical and emotional challenges due to the high prevalence of violence in psychiatric settings. A 2023 survey by the American Nurses Association revealed that 62% of nurses reported abuse from patients, underscoring the need for improved training on managing violent behaviors without excessive reliance on restraint and seclusion. This project addressed a critical knowledge gap in de-escalation techniques among mental health nurses by developing and implementing an educational program for violence prevention. The training included de-escalation strategies and alternative management practices aimed at reducing patient aggression while enhancing nurse safety and confidence. Forty-five of sixty …


Effectives Strategies Leaders Use To Engage Nurses In Safe Work Practices, Madeline Ortiz Gonzalez Dec 2024

Effectives Strategies Leaders Use To Engage Nurses In Safe Work Practices, Madeline Ortiz Gonzalez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Work-related injuries remain a significant challenge in the healthcare sector, leading to reduced productivity and financial losses despite improvements in workplace safety. Healthcare leaders are concerned that unsafe work practices negatively affect organizational performance and service quality. Grounded in Burn’s transformational leadership framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore effective strategies used by six nurse leaders in Southern United States use to encourage nurses to adopt safe work practices and foster a culture of safety. Through thematic analysis, three core themes were identified: implementing comprehensive training programs, establishing effective communication channels, and fostering a safety-first …


Effectives Strategies Leaders Use To Engage Nurses In Safe Work Practices, Madeline Ortiz Gonzalez Dec 2024

Effectives Strategies Leaders Use To Engage Nurses In Safe Work Practices, Madeline Ortiz Gonzalez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Work-related injuries remain a significant challenge in the healthcare sector, leading to reduced productivity and financial losses despite improvements in workplace safety. Healthcare leaders are concerned that unsafe work practices negatively affect organizational performance and service quality. Grounded in Burn’s transformational leadership framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore effective strategies used by six nurse leaders in Southern United States use to encourage nurses to adopt safe work practices and foster a culture of safety. Through thematic analysis, three core themes were identified: implementing comprehensive training programs, establishing effective communication channels, and fostering a safety-first …


Strategies Small Business Leaders Use To Retain Employees To Reduce Turnover Costs, Karla Gilchrist-Saunders Dec 2024

Strategies Small Business Leaders Use To Retain Employees To Reduce Turnover Costs, Karla Gilchrist-Saunders

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Failure to retain employees negatively affects organizational financial sustainability. Small business leaders become concerned when their organizations fail to retain employees, resulting in increased costs and decreased competitiveness, organizational knowledge, team dynamics, and valuable human resources. Grounded in transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to identify and explore leadership strategies some small business leaders use to retain employees to reduce turnover costs. The participants were six small business leaders in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area with successful strategies used to retain employees to reduce turnover costs. Data were collected from semistructured interviews and publicly …


Strategies Small Business Leaders Use To Retain Employees To Reduce Turnover Costs, Karla Gilchrist-Saunders Dec 2024

Strategies Small Business Leaders Use To Retain Employees To Reduce Turnover Costs, Karla Gilchrist-Saunders

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Failure to retain employees negatively affects organizational financial sustainability. Small business leaders become concerned when their organizations fail to retain employees, resulting in increased costs and decreased competitiveness, organizational knowledge, team dynamics, and valuable human resources. Grounded in transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to identify and explore leadership strategies some small business leaders use to retain employees to reduce turnover costs. The participants were six small business leaders in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area with successful strategies used to retain employees to reduce turnover costs. Data were collected from semistructured interviews and publicly …


Effective Transformational Leadership Strategies For Catalyzing Employee Morale For Innovation Within Fashion Boutiques, Jasmine Shanise Glover Dec 2024

Effective Transformational Leadership Strategies For Catalyzing Employee Morale For Innovation Within Fashion Boutiques, Jasmine Shanise Glover

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Business owners risk failure when they lack effective strategies for innovation and employee morale. In the fashion industry, many leaders have been forced to close their brick-and-mortar stores due to inadequate innovation and leadership strategies, which hindered their ability to adapt and thrive. The purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore and identify the strategies that fashion industry leaders use to improve employee morale, foster innovation, and drive business success. The participants consisted of seven fashion boutique leaders from the United States, each of whom managed either an active online boutique or a brick-and-mortar store. Data were …


Effective Transformational Leadership Strategies For Catalyzing Employee Morale For Innovation Within Fashion Boutiques, Jasmine Shanise Glover Dec 2024

Effective Transformational Leadership Strategies For Catalyzing Employee Morale For Innovation Within Fashion Boutiques, Jasmine Shanise Glover

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Business owners risk failure when they lack effective strategies for innovation and employee morale. In the fashion industry, many leaders have been forced to close their brick-and-mortar stores due to inadequate innovation and leadership strategies, which hindered their ability to adapt and thrive. The purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore and identify the strategies that fashion industry leaders use to improve employee morale, foster innovation, and drive business success. The participants consisted of seven fashion boutique leaders from the United States, each of whom managed either an active online boutique or a brick-and-mortar store. Data were …


Exploring Effective Employee Engagement Strategies During Times Of Crisis In Small Social Assistance Nonprofits, Andrea Purnell Dec 2024

Exploring Effective Employee Engagement Strategies During Times Of Crisis In Small Social Assistance Nonprofits, Andrea Purnell

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Engaging employees during crises is an important issue in the nonprofit sector, where resource limitations constrain leaders’ options. Leaders of small assistance nonprofits are often concerned that disengaged employees may negatively affect productivity and organizational performance. Guided by the transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to explore effective strategies used by leaders of small social assistance nonprofits in Northern California to enhance employee engagement during crisis situations. The participants consisted of eight chief officers and executive directors from small social assistance nonprofits in Northern California, all of whom had developed effective strategies to mitigate …


Exploring Effective Employee Engagement Strategies During Times Of Crisis In Small Social Assistance Nonprofits, Andrea Purnell Dec 2024

Exploring Effective Employee Engagement Strategies During Times Of Crisis In Small Social Assistance Nonprofits, Andrea Purnell

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Engaging employees during crises is an important issue in the nonprofit sector, where resource limitations constrain leaders’ options. Leaders of small assistance nonprofits are often concerned that disengaged employees may negatively affect productivity and organizational performance. Guided by the transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to explore effective strategies used by leaders of small social assistance nonprofits in Northern California to enhance employee engagement during crisis situations. The participants consisted of eight chief officers and executive directors from small social assistance nonprofits in Northern California, all of whom had developed effective strategies to mitigate …


Lived Experiences Of Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color (Bipoc) Helping Professionals, Shairee Lackey Dec 2024

Lived Experiences Of Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color (Bipoc) Helping Professionals, Shairee Lackey

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This study was focused on the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) professionals in helping professions. The goal of the research was to understand the challenges BIPOC helping professionals face due to systemic racism, burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress. These factors significantly impact the well-being and effectiveness of BIPOC professionals and are often overlooked in existing literature. Grounded in critical race theory, the study used a phenomenological research design, gathering data through semistructured interviews with 13 participants. The findings revealed challenges such as microaggressions, stereotypes, discrimination, lack of representation, and cultural invalidation. Participants showed resilience …


Exploring Successful Employee Retention Strategies In The Distribution Warehouse Industry, Meriam Sunday Dec 2024

Exploring Successful Employee Retention Strategies In The Distribution Warehouse Industry, Meriam Sunday

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Low employee engagement often leads to employee dissatisfaction, reduced morale, and employee turnover. Frontline distribution warehouse managers who struggle to engage employees risk retention challenges. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore employee engagement strategies frontline distribution warehouse managers use to increase retention. The participants were six frontline distribution warehouse managers who had successfully implemented employee engagement strategies and increased employee retention. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, public websites, public documents, current and archival. Using thematic analysis, four themes were identified: (a) effective leadership and …


Exploring Successful Employee Retention Strategies In The Distribution Warehouse Industry, Meriam Sunday Dec 2024

Exploring Successful Employee Retention Strategies In The Distribution Warehouse Industry, Meriam Sunday

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Low employee engagement often leads to employee dissatisfaction, reduced morale, and employee turnover. Frontline distribution warehouse managers who struggle to engage employees risk retention challenges. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore employee engagement strategies frontline distribution warehouse managers use to increase retention. The participants were six frontline distribution warehouse managers who had successfully implemented employee engagement strategies and increased employee retention. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, public websites, public documents, current and archival. Using thematic analysis, four themes were identified: (a) effective leadership and …


Project Manager Leadership Behaviors For Successful Digital Transformation Implementation: Contingency Theory Approach, Anpalaki J. Ragavan Dec 2024

Project Manager Leadership Behaviors For Successful Digital Transformation Implementation: Contingency Theory Approach, Anpalaki J. Ragavan

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Leaders of large industrial companies (LICs) are concerned about the leadership behaviors (LB) of digital transformation (DT) project managers (PMs), as over 75% of DT projects in LICs fail to be completed successfully. Grounded in contingency theory of leadership (CTL), the purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between LB (task-oriented [TO] vs. relationship-oriented [RO]) of DT PMs and the successful completion of DT projects in three contingency situations: favorable, moderately favorable, and unfavorable. These situations were defined based on three independent variables: (a) PM's leader-member relationship, (b) PM's task structure, and (c) PM's position power. …


Exploring Successful Employee Retention Strategies In The Distribution Warehouse Industry, Meriam Sunday Dec 2024

Exploring Successful Employee Retention Strategies In The Distribution Warehouse Industry, Meriam Sunday

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Low employee engagement often leads to employee dissatisfaction, reduced morale, and employee turnover. Frontline distribution warehouse managers who struggle to engage employees risk retention challenges. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore employee engagement strategies frontline distribution warehouse managers use to increase retention. The participants were six frontline distribution warehouse managers who had successfully implemented employee engagement strategies and increased employee retention. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, public websites, public documents, current and archival. Using thematic analysis, four themes were identified: (a) effective leadership and …


Acute Care Hospitalizations: Intentional Rounding And The Relationship To Patient Satisfaction, Ernestine Lucrecia Quick Nov 2024

Acute Care Hospitalizations: Intentional Rounding And The Relationship To Patient Satisfaction, Ernestine Lucrecia Quick

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Patients evaluate their experiences to determine if they will allow hospitals to provide their needed health services. Patient experience scores are used by hospitals to assess patients’ feelings about their interactions with the health care team and providers, the hospital facilities, and their likelihood to recommend the hospital to others. The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine whether a significant difference existed in patient satisfaction between those receiving care in a North Carolina inpatient health system before and after implementing intentional rounding (IR). The three research questions addressed the independent variable by comparing Press Ganey survey data for …


Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of The Implementation Of A New Workflow Process On The Incidence Of High Blood Culture Contamination (Bcc) Rates In The Emergency Department, Angelita Rodgers Nov 2024

Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of The Implementation Of A New Workflow Process On The Incidence Of High Blood Culture Contamination (Bcc) Rates In The Emergency Department, Angelita Rodgers

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice Project was to evaluate the effectiveness of a quality improvement (QI) initiative to reduce blood culture contamination (BCC) rates in the emergency department (ED) of a large healthcare organization in the southeastern United States. Evidence-base sources indicated that high blood culture contamination (BCC) rates compromised diagnostic accuracy, leading to unnecessary treatments, increased hospital stays, and elevated healthcare costs. The project was guided by the evidence-based practice question: “How does the implementation of a new workflow process influence the incidence of high blood culture contamination (BCC) rates in the emergency department?” To address …


Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of The Implementation Of A New Workflow Process On The Incidence Of High Blood Culture Contamination (Bcc) Rates In The Emergency Department, Angelita Rodgers Nov 2024

Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of The Implementation Of A New Workflow Process On The Incidence Of High Blood Culture Contamination (Bcc) Rates In The Emergency Department, Angelita Rodgers

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice Project was to evaluate the effectiveness of a quality improvement (QI) initiative to reduce blood culture contamination (BCC) rates in the emergency department (ED) of a large healthcare organization in the southeastern United States. Evidence-base sources indicated that high blood culture contamination (BCC) rates compromised diagnostic accuracy, leading to unnecessary treatments, increased hospital stays, and elevated healthcare costs. The project was guided by the evidence-based practice question: “How does the implementation of a new workflow process influence the incidence of high blood culture contamination (BCC) rates in the emergency department?” To address …


Developing An Educational Program To Educate Nurses About Sickle Cell Disease And Vaso-Occlusive Episodic Pain, Margaret Sih Buo-Frundi Nov 2024

Developing An Educational Program To Educate Nurses About Sickle Cell Disease And Vaso-Occlusive Episodic Pain, Margaret Sih Buo-Frundi

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Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of The Implementation Of A New Workflow Process On The Incidence Of High Blood Culture Contamination (Bcc) Rates In The Emergency Department, Angelita Rodgers Nov 2024

Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of The Implementation Of A New Workflow Process On The Incidence Of High Blood Culture Contamination (Bcc) Rates In The Emergency Department, Angelita Rodgers

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice Project was to evaluate the effectiveness of a quality improvement (QI) initiative to reduce blood culture contamination (BCC) rates in the emergency department (ED) of a large healthcare organization in the southeastern United States. Evidence-base sources indicated that high blood culture contamination (BCC) rates compromised diagnostic accuracy, leading to unnecessary treatments, increased hospital stays, and elevated healthcare costs. The project was guided by the evidence-based practice question: “How does the implementation of a new workflow process influence the incidence of high blood culture contamination (BCC) rates in the emergency department?” To address …


Professional Development Strategies For Nonprofit Organizations To Retain Key Talent, Anderline Celestin Nov 2024

Professional Development Strategies For Nonprofit Organizations To Retain Key Talent, Anderline Celestin

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Some leaders of nonprofit organizations lack effective strategies for implementing professional development programs that could improve the retention of key talent. Retaining experienced, high-performing employees is a top concern for nonprofit leaders, as these individuals are vital to the organization's success and overall performance. Grounded in the human capital theory and Herzberg’s two-factor theory, this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was conducted to explore the strategies employed by nonprofit organization leaders to implement successful professional development programs aimed at increasing the retention of key talent. The participants were eight business leaders from nonprofit organizations in the United States who have professional development …


Improving Employee Retention In The Virtual Workforce, Marissa Williams Nov 2024

Improving Employee Retention In The Virtual Workforce, Marissa Williams

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The need for addressing employee retention in the virtual workforce is critical, particularly in the context of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Region 4. High employee turnover rates can lead to significant disruptions and decreased organizational performance. This administrative case study involved identifying effective strategies to improve retention and engagement among virtual employees. The practice-focused question involved understanding key factors that influenced employee retention and developing actionable recommendations for the GSA. Insights can be applied across similar organizations facing virtual workforce challenges. Data were collected through in-depth surveys with employees that were hired between 2020 and 2023, focusing on …


Improving The Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers Electronic Health Record Implementation, Rodney James Laster Nov 2024

Improving The Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers Electronic Health Record Implementation, Rodney James Laster

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Implementing electronic health records (EHR) is critical for modernizing healthcare systems; however, existing research has indicated these initiatives are fraught with challenges. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is responsible for providing care to millions of veterans and has encountered significant obstacles in its EHR modernization efforts, leading to budget overruns, extended timelines, and operational disruptions. EHR implementations within the VA are particularly complex due to underestimated costs, lengthy schedules, and unforeseen organizational hurdles. As a result, the VA’s EHR project has faced numerous setbacks, including delays and pauses in future deployments, creating a pressing need for effective strategies to …


Improving Employee Retention In The Virtual Workforce, Marissa Williams Nov 2024

Improving Employee Retention In The Virtual Workforce, Marissa Williams

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The need for addressing employee retention in the virtual workforce is critical, particularly in the context of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Region 4. High employee turnover rates can lead to significant disruptions and decreased organizational performance. This administrative case study involved identifying effective strategies to improve retention and engagement among virtual employees. The practice-focused question involved understanding key factors that influenced employee retention and developing actionable recommendations for the GSA. Insights can be applied across similar organizations facing virtual workforce challenges. Data were collected through in-depth surveys with employees that were hired between 2020 and 2023, focusing on …


Improving Employee Retention In The Virtual Workforce, Marissa Williams Nov 2024

Improving Employee Retention In The Virtual Workforce, Marissa Williams

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The need for addressing employee retention in the virtual workforce is critical, particularly in the context of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Region 4. High employee turnover rates can lead to significant disruptions and decreased organizational performance. This administrative case study involved identifying effective strategies to improve retention and engagement among virtual employees. The practice-focused question involved understanding key factors that influenced employee retention and developing actionable recommendations for the GSA. Insights can be applied across similar organizations facing virtual workforce challenges. Data were collected through in-depth surveys with employees that were hired between 2020 and 2023, focusing on …


Organizational Strategies To Better Serve The Behavioral Health Needs Of Teachers, Caterina Antonietta Viscomi Nov 2024

Organizational Strategies To Better Serve The Behavioral Health Needs Of Teachers, Caterina Antonietta Viscomi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many teachers have faced increased mental health challenges and insufficient administrative support. Effective behavioral health care is essential for organizations aiming to enhance teachers' mental well-being. However, there is a need to explore strategies that best meet the current mental health needs of educators. This qualitative case study used interviews and documentation to assess the needs of a small New Jersey behavioral health organization and to develop strategies addressing the growing mental health crisis among teachers. Data sources included four informal interviews with behavioral health leaders, secondary data from the host agency, and a review of …