Creating and Sustaining Healthy Work Environments: A Beginner’s Guide
Creating and Sustaining Healthy Work Environments: A Beginner’s Guide is organized by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Released/Updated: Dec 19, 2021
Expires: May 31, 2026
Topics: Healthy Work Environment
Activity Summary
In today’s healthcare systems, critical care nurse turnover continues to climb. Strategies to improve nurse retention are essential. This foundational session describes AACN’s Healthy Work Environment (HWE) Standards and how each relates to patient and nurse outcomes. Further, specific examples of how to implement each standard through case studies are reviewed. Finally, we outline ways to convey to your organization how implementing HWE standards can improve nurse retention and promote positive patient outcomes.
Objectives
- List each component of AACN’s HWE Standards.
- Outline the relationship between AACN’s HWE Standards and patient and nurse outcomes.
- Identify an implementation strategy for each AACN HWE Standard.