Safe Nurse Rotation: An Efficient Approach to Primary Health Care Nursing

Ms. Genan albather¹, Ms. Maryam Alkhalaf^2, , Ms. Fairooz Boali³ and Ms Zahra Alsinan⁴

¹Executive Director of Nursing, Primary Health Care Operation, Eastern Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia

²Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Manager- Nursing Professional Development- Eastern Healthcare Cluster, Saudi Arabia

³Primary Health Care Nursing Operations Manager, Eastern Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia

⁴Senior-nurse specialist, Abqiaq General Hospital- Rural Health Network- Eastern Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia

Cite this paper:
Ms. Genan albather, Ms. Maryam Alkhalaf, Ms. Fairooz Boali and Ms Zahra Alsinan. Safe Nurse Rotation: An Efficient Approach to Primary Health Care Nursing. American Journal of Nursing Research. 2024; 12(3):57-60. doi: 10.12691/ajnr-12-3-3

Abstract

Aim: Safe Nursing Rotation (SNR) is an initiative initiated by Nursing Affairs at Eastern Health Cluster to enhance the quality of nursing services provided in Primary Health Care Centers. This study aims to explain the process of implementing SNR and develop practice-related recommendations. Methods: This descriptive case study focuses on implementing SNR for 50% of the nursing staff working at four Primary care centers located at different Health Networks within the Eastern Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia. Data Collection &Analysis: The nursing rotations were piloted in the following services: vaccination clinic, chronic disease clinic, and treatment clinic. Findings: 49 Nurses participated in the rotations. The rotations were successfully implemented with the support of nursing management. Conclusion: Safe Nurse Rotation is an effective solution to enhance staff competence, skills, and satisfaction, which positively influences the nursing services provided. It highlighted opportunities for managerial support of efficient nursing staff utilization.

Keywords:
Nursing Rotation staffing Primary care and staff competence

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