Caring for the Caregiver

Fatigue has been identified as a contributing factor in nurse burnout with a negative impact on awareness, emotions and cognitive performance. Reducing nurse fatigue remains a constant priority for organizations such as the American Nurses Association, Joint Commission and the Institute of Medicine. More than ever, we are mindful of caring for the caregiver - and their level of care is directly impacted by their environment and how they feel cared for.

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Making Informed Decisions

  • Types of nurse fatigue – physical, cognitive, emotional and psychosocial
  • An often under-appreciated element in the built environment, flooring selection can have a substantial impact on nurse fatigue
  • Within the health system, staffing is resolute in optimizing clinical efficiency through the lens of reducing costs and improving patient outcomes
  • It is essential to understand the flooring material’s innate performance characteristics as these attributes impact both environmental and human health
  • Making informed product decisions can have an actionable impact on supporting staff retention hiring, and the health system’s financial viability overall

Additional Resources

Healthcare Solutions Guide

At Tarkett, we understand the demands of our healthcare system partners are ever-changing. That’s why our research and innovation never stop, we’re committed to evolving with you. We combine evidence-based product solutions with space-specific performance needs. For a safe, comfortable, healing and functional working environment. It’s all about Right Product. Right Space.

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