Implementation of Nursing Care During Covid-19 Pandemic in Outpatient Installation of Hospital

Abstract

Nursing care must follow a new lifestyle during  Covid-19 pandemic, called the new normal. Nursing care during the pandemic in outpatient installations feels somewhat reduced. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that influence the implementation of nursing care during Covid-19 pandemic in the outpatient installation of hospital. The research method used is descriptive correlation design with a cross-sectional approach. The results showed that there was a relationship between nurses' age, nurses' perceptions of the management tools in the form of money and materials and machines on the implementation of nursing care perceived by patients. Implication: if nursing care is not optimal, if it continues, it will result in a decrease in the quality of health services. Hospital management support is needed so that knowledge and skills development funds are available, and complete facilities and infrastructure are needed in an effort to optimize nursing care.