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Author (up) Westrate, Jan; Cummings, Cathy; Boamponsem, Louis; Towers, Andy openurl 
  Title What factors influence compliance with health and disability service standards for aged residential care in New Zealand? Type Journal Article
  Year 2019 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 10 Issue 1 Pages 47-53  
  Keywords Standards; Aged care; Compliance; Certification; Audits  
  Abstract Compares compliance with health and disability services standards (HDSS) in aged residential care (ARC) in 2016 with previous years, and relates the findings to the increase in complaints among the public. Quantifies the degree to which 185 ARC facilities complied with HDSS, and reports their level of compliance.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1624  
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Author (up) Whitehead, N.; Parsons, J.; Dixon, R. openurl 
  Title Quality and staffing : is there a relationship in residential aged care? Type Journal Article
  Year 2015 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 6 Issue 1 Pages 28-35  
  Keywords Residential Aged Care; Nursing Homes; Staffing; Relationships  
  Abstract Explores whether there is a relationship between staffing and quality indicators in residential care of older people, in both rest homes and continuing-care hospitals. Conducts a longitudinal survey of 18 residential-care rest homes and 16 continuing-care hospitals in the greater Auckland region to explore the relationship between direct-care staffing levels, skill mix and quality indicators. Collects data over a 6-month period on type of staffing, including registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and support workers; quality indicators, including falls, new fractures, pressure ulcers, weight loss, urinary tract infections (UTI), poly-pharmacy or multiple medications, presence of indwelling catheters and use of daily restraints. Uses logistic analysis to analyse the inverse relationship between staffing levels and adverse events, and whether there is an association between staff type and the incidence of the five quality indicators.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1409  
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Author (up) Winship, Sarah; McClunie-Trust, Patricia openurl 
  Title Factors influencing hand hygiene compliance among nurses: an integrative review Type Journal Article
  Year 2016 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 7 Issue 1 Pages 19-26  
  Keywords Hand hygiene; Compliance; Hospital nurses  
  Abstract Appraises primary research to identify factors influencing qualified nurses' hand-hygiene compliance during patient care, using an integrative review approach to evaluate research on compliance. Utilises the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) model as the structure for the review. Reveals five key themes affecting hygiene compliance.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1527  
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Author (up) Wraight, Jenny openurl 
  Title Assessing English language skills of internationally-qualified nurses in New Zealand Type Journal Article
  Year 2019 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 10 Issue 1 Pages 59-60  
  Keywords Internationally qualified nurses; English language; Clinical communication  
  Abstract Introduces the Clinical Communication Assessment Framework (CCAF), adapted by Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology from communication assessment guidelines developed in Australia to assess nursing students' English language proficiency. Uses this framework to assess nurses, before the competency assessment programme (CAP) four-week clinical nursing placement, for the first time in NZ.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1626  
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Author (up) Wyllie-Schmidt, Cilla; Tipa, Zoe; McClunie-Trust, Patricia openurl 
  Title Factors affecting access to immunisation of under-five-year-olds Type Journal Article
  Year 2019 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 10 Issue 1 Pages 39-46  
  Keywords Immunisation; Communicable disease; Preschool children; International research  
  Abstract Identifies the obstacles for families that prevent immunisation of children under five years. Uses an integrative review to aggregate and examine the findings of published international research on factors affecting immunisation of younger children. Considers child poverty and education level of parents in NZ to be potential barriers to disease prevention through vaccination.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1623  
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Author (up) Wynne-Jones, Jacqui; Martin-Babin, Margot; Hayward, Brooke; Villa, Luis openurl 
  Title Patient safety leadership walk-rounds: lessons learrned from a mixed-methods evaluaion Type Journal Article
  Year 2020 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 11 Issue 1 Pages 24-33  
  Keywords Patient safety; Nurse leaders; Walk-round; Evaluation  
  Abstract Assesses the impact of a patient safety leadership walk-rounds (PSLWR) programme in an Auckland hospital to provide recommendations for programme improvement. Involves senior leaders and other departmental representatives visiting wards to conduct staff and patient interviews to capture their experiences, and to assess the environment. Proposes recommendations for organisations intending to or currently implementing a PSLWR programme.  
  Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1658  
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