Evidence Based Practice Task1.docx C361 Evidence Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research – C361 Western Governors University A. The Impact of Cov
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Evidence Based Practice Task1.docx C361 Evidence Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research – C361 Western Governors University A. The Impact of Covid-19 on Patients in Nursing Homes. Covid-19 has changed the world as we know it. This pandemic has raised fear, anxiety, emotional distress and pain in everyone, especially those who are directly impacted by it. In the Nursing home setting, staff work hard to minimize the negative effects brought forth by Covid-19. Patient comfort and satisfaction are the most important duties of the staff caring for them. This can be extremely hard to achieve when dealing with so much unknown. Staff spend their days building relationships and trust with their patients to meet their needs. The greatest fear present is the fear of oneself or a loved one perishing as a result of Covid-19. In addition to this, the patients experience a great deal of loneliness due to Covid-19 and the restrictions it has caused. The staff are the only human contact that the patients are provided with more often than not. This makes every interaction that much more valuable to the patient. The Impact of the Problem on the Organization The Impact that Covid-19 has had on the Organization is similar to the impact it has had on the patients. Increased fear, anxiety, stress and the overall unknown is notably present. Covid-19 has also had a significant impact on the overall finances of the organization. Covid-19 testing, and supplie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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