Reducing Team Burnout Through Enhanced Scope of Practice for Nursing Assistive Personnel.

Abstract

Persistent nursing workforce shortages, in conjunction with the COVID-19 pandemic and increased patient acuity, have led to increased utilization of nursing assistive personnel (NAP) within acute care settings. Although the work demand of NAPs continues to increase, their delegated work autonomy remains ambiguous and diverse. This lack of clarity impacts effective teamwork, collaboration, and delegation. This study successfully enhanced the scope of practice for NAPs, resulting in increased staff and patient satisfaction.