NR 630 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PAPER – THE RISE OF PATIENT SITTERS
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NR 630 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PAPER – THE RISE OF PATIENT SITTERS
Chamberlain College of Nursing NR630 Executive Practicum
THE RISE OF PATIENT SITTERS: THE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON ORGANIZATIONS
DeShauna L. Clayton
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THE RISE OF PATIENT SITTERS: THE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON ORGANIZATIONS 1
NR 630 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PAPER – THE
RISE OF PATIENT SITTERS
Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR630 Executive Practicum
THE RISE OF PATIENT SITTERS: THE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON
ORGANIZATIONS
DeShauna L. Clayton
, THE RISE OF PATIENT SITTERS 2
The Rise of Patient Sitters: The Financial Burden on Organizations
This Nurse Executive Practicum Management Project, will be looking at the rise in the
need for patient sitters at Houston Methodist Willowbrook hospital and the financial burden
on the hospital. This project will aim to address some of the following points. How well are
patient’s sitters being utilized at Houston Methodist Willowbrook hospital? What is the
financial impact on the facility with patient sitters working an average of 4574 hours per
year? The reason why 34 full time employee (FTEs) patient sitters were utilized in 2017 that
weren’t forecasted in the budget. Is it the norm for patient sitters to work 4574 hours
annually? What are policies and procedures required for patient sitters? Lastly, what are the
patient requirements for the need of a sitter? In addressing each of the points, the matter can
be assessed in a complete manner and future decisions on the subject can be taken
objectively.
Patient sitters, are a requirement within the structures of Houston Methodist
Willowbrook hospital, currently patient sitters are working over 4000 hours annually, with
high budgetary expenses, can other non-expensive options be explored? Patient sitters
increase hospital costs and reduce available resources for the healthcare team. When a patient
is deemed a sitter case, employees are pulled from there assigned floor and re-assigned to the
patient sitter to cover the shift. Employing patient sitters are one aggressive approach,
however; it assures patient safety. How does employing patient sitters affect the patients, the
hospital and the budget are what needs to be assessed during this Nurse Executive
Management Project.
Discussion: Utilization of Patient Sitters
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a regional hospital with 312 beds and is
registered as a complete service acute care hospital caring for people in the region of
Northwest Houston and the surrounding areas. The hospital offers a full spectrum of medical
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