KLAS Arch Collaborative Identifies Key Drivers of Nurse Burnout, Calls For Streamlined Workflows
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
A recent KLAS Arch Collaborative report underscores the significant impact of excessive documentation on nurse burnout, with 40% of nurses considering leaving the profession by 2029. The analysis of over 80,000 acute care nurses reveals that 79% lose time to unproductive charting, which is strongly linked to increased burnout rates. Key issues include duplicative and unnecessary documentation, pointing to an urgent need for healthcare organizations to reform their documentation practices. Addressing this burden is essential not only for nurse retention but also for improving overall healthcare efficiency and patient care.
