Back when the dream of a new hospital was just a series of blueprints, officials took two patient rooms at the former University Medical Center at Princeton out of rotation and did some redesigning. They constructed a functional, single-patient room with a hands-free sink, sliding bathroom door and a computer for caregivers to document patient information, among other features they tried out with patients and staff a year before opening the new University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, in May 2012. The room was a big hit among patients and staff alike, turning a traditional hospital atmosphere into a more pleasant place for patients to recover and with added conveniences for nurses to deliver care.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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