Protected breaktime for staff by https://padlet.com/tasminakhtar/ef94qwwka1y2x7d2 Subgroup 1 en-us 2022-01-21 09:58:44 UTC 2023-07-03 21:12:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Protected break time for staff on ward tasminakhtar https://padlet.com/tasminakhtar/ef94qwwka1y2x7d2/wish/2004722426 10 minute additional paid breakfast break with breakfast provided for all staff on ward to promote wellbeing

The NMC code states to promote professionalism and trust, we should: 25. Provide leadership to make sure people’s wellbeing is protected and to improve their experiences of the health and care system. Therefore, this includes colleagues that we are working with.
The Unison (2022) has reported, 'More than half (53%) say they are unable to take regular breaks and almost one in six (16%) only have time to grab snacks like crisps or chocolate during busy shifts.
The RCN (2022) agrees that,  'Nursing is a physically and emotionally demanding profession and nursing staff can risk ill health and burn out' if they don't rest and rehydrate themselves. Therefore, by implementing a protected 10 minute breakfast with provisions will encourage staff to take this break.

Additionally the RCN (2022) has reported that if patients are
feeling positive at work, with good staff health and wellbeing then this in turn will improve patient outcomes.  Baverstock et al (2020) agree by prioritising staff breaks will simultaneously improve colleague wellbeing ( particularly work related stress) therefore improving patient safety.

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Implementing a protected break time for nurses, such as a 10-minute break, can potentially have several positive impacts on patient care.

Staff Well-being: Nurses work in demanding and often high-stress environments, which can lead to physical and mental exhaustion. Providing protected break times allows nurses to rest, recharge, and attend to their own well-being. Research has shown that improved nurse well-being positively affects job satisfaction, reduces burnout, and enhances overall performance (Lake, 2019).

 Error Reduction: Fatigue and burnout can contribute to errors in patient care. By implementing protected break times, nurses have an opportunity to rest and rejuvenate, potentially reducing the likelihood of errors due to exhaustion or decreased concentration (Poghosyan et al., 2010).

Improved Communication: During breaks, nurses can engage in informal communication and collaboration with their colleagues. These interactions foster teamwork, knowledge sharing, and can contribute to more effective care coordination and patient handovers (Alves et al., 2020).

Enhanced Patient Safety: Breaks allow nurses to step away from their immediate responsibilities and take a holistic view of patient care. This can lead to better recognition of potential risks, identification of early warning signs, and timely interventions to prevent adverse events (Westbrook et al., 2018).

Nurse-Patient Relationship: Protected break times enable nurses to spend more uninterrupted time with patients, fostering stronger nurse-patient relationships. This can lead to improved patient satisfaction, trust, and engagement in their own care (Laschinger et al., 2015).

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