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Clinical supervision: A panacea for missed care
Author(s) -
Markey Kathleen,
Murphy Louise,
O'Donnell Claire,
Turner James,
Doody Owen
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of nursing management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.925
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1365-2834
pISSN - 0966-0429
DOI - 10.1111/jonm.13001
Subject(s) - nursing , panacea (medicine) , medicine , psychological intervention , courage , health care , nursing management , primary nursing , nursing care , nurse education , alternative medicine , philosophy , theology , pathology , economics , economic growth
Aim Clinical supervision is proposed as a solution‐focused approach that supports nurses in busy health care environments, helping address the mounting incidents of missed care. Background The pervasive nature of missed nursing care is concerning. The growing body of evidence on missed care predominantly focuses on types and causes. However, the effectiveness of solution‐focused interventions used to reduce incidents of missed care has received less attention. Methods Drawing on the literature, it is proposed that clinical supervision supports personal and professional development, positive working environments and quality patient care outcomes, and therefore reduces missed care incidents. Results Clinical supervision fosters a supportive working environment where opportunities to critically reflect on caring values are provided, commitment to improving standards of care is nurtured, and courage to challenge care standards is encouraged. Conclusion In an era of reports highlighting declining standards of nursing care and a wealth of evidence highlighting the benefits of clinical supervision, it remains underused in many areas of nursing. Implications for Nursing Management Nurse managers need to recognize the value of clinical supervision in improving standards of nursing care and assume leadership in its successful implementation.