While there are many strategies to prevent burnout altogether, it's also important for CNOs to know how to spot burnout when it does occur.
According to a new report by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) and Laudio, there are eight predictors that nurse leaders can use to spot burnout in their workforces. The results are based on workforce data, such as clock-in times, shift lengths, break patterns, PTO use, and scheduling frequency, from over 95,000 nurses across the country.
The eight burnout predictors among RNs consist of the following, according to the report, and are considered predictors when they are happening consistently above certain thresholds.
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G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
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There are eight burnout metrics among RNs that are considered predictors when they are happening consistently above certain thresholds, according to a new report.
The first five metrics point to role overload and the last three metrics indicate conflicting expectations about role responsibilities, which can lead to an unpredictable workday for the nurse.
The report recommends that CNOs prioritize visibility by integrating siloed data and ensuring that nurse managers have time to be on units, and sustainability by redesigning roles and investing in float pools.