Healthy Workplaces Related to Home and Community Care Nursing and the Impact on Recruitment and Retention
The purpose of this evaluation report was to review all the activities that have taken place over the duration of the three year project in relation to the project objectives and outcomes.
Evaluation Report - March 2008
Healthy Workplace for Home & Community Care Nurses
There is considerable evidence to demonstrate that a healthy work environment is necessary for the recruitment and retention of nurses as well as the overall sustainability of the health system. Much has been written about the work environment in acute care settings; however, there is limited documentation about the working environment for nurses working in home and community care. VON Canada is interested in learning what the impact of the work environment is on the recruitment and retention of nurses providing home and community care. There is also limited documentation on the role and contribution volunteers make to the health care team in the home and community care setting.
This project will identify barriers in the home and community health care settings and develop strategies and promote practices that will lead to healthy work environments - this will lead to better outcomes for clients, health workers, and organizations.
Full Project Description - English
Report of Focus Groups Volunteers and Nurses - January 2008
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Synthesis Paper - January 2006
Issues Related to Healthy Workplaces and Recruitment and Retention of Home and Community Care Nurses: A Synthesis Paper
Questions relatives à des milieux de travail sains et au recrutement et maintien en poste des infirmières à domicile et en milieu communautaire : Rapport de synthèse
Canadian Home Care Association Summit 2006 Presentation
News Release - March 2005
VON Receives Health Canada Funding to Strengthen Nursing Workforce
For more information on this project, please contact:
Bonnie Schroeder
Project Manager
National Programs
(613) 233-8825 ext. 2252
bonnie.schroeder@von.ca