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AONE – ARAMARK research examines nursing and support service relationships

Posted by Sally Watkins, PhD, RN | Published: March 18, 2008

Findings of a recent study show that nine key themes are important to nurses when working with support service groups.

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Anti-complaining campaign improves working environment

Posted by Sally Watkins, PhD, RN | Published: February 15, 2008

Staff at Canada-based Windsor Regional Hospital are participating in a voluntary anti-complaining, anti-negativity campaign. Workers noticed an improvement in staff morale within a few days and said the program helped ease tension, made the hospital more peaceful and united workers. “We try to be positive and take care of patients and sometimes we don’t take care of each other,” one RN said…

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