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COVID-19 Poll for Med-Surg Nurses
Thank you for taking this poll about med-surg nurses' current experiences with COVID-19. All responses will be kept confidential and only used in aggregate.
Please tell us a little bit about you:
1.
What is your primary role?
patient care (LPN, RN, etc.)
nurse manager in clinical setting
nurse manager in administrative setting
hospital administration
academician or researcher
student
other
Other (please specify)
2.
What is your professional title
3.
What are your professional credentials? (choose all that apply)
CMSRN
RN-BC
Other (please specify)
4.
What state do you live in? If you are outside the U.S., please enter your country name.
5.
In general, how concerned are you about the short term impact (next 1-2 months) of COVID-19 on your practice?
extremely concerned
somewhat concerned
neutral
somewhat unconcerned
extremely unconcerned
6.
In general, how concerned are you about the long term impact (1+ years) of COVID-19 on your practice?
extremely concerned
somewhat concerned
neutral
somewhat unconcerned
extremely unconcerned
7.
In general, how concerned are you about the long term impact (1+ years) of COVID-19 on the economy and life in general?
extremely concerned
somewhat concerned
neutral
somewhat unconcerned
extremely unconcerned
The next set of questions will ask about your health care setting:
8.
In what areas are you experiencing shortages right now? (select all that apply)
masks and other PPE
hand sanitizers and other cleaners
respirators/ventilators
staff
other medical supplies
ICU beds
COVID-19 tests
Other (please specify)
9.
How has your workplace changed in response to COVID-19
increased hygiene guidelines
daily screening of staff for symptoms
daily monitoring of patients for symptoms
more frequent cleaning of facilities
social distancing
cancelled group activities
closed cafeteria except for takeout
stopped or significantly reduced visitation hours
suspended all non-emergency treatment
other
10.
Have you or has anyone you know been reassigned to another hospital department for COVID-19 related reasons?
yes
no
unsure
11.
Has your employer done any of the following to address your challenges arising from extended work hours?
accrue more PTO for use at a later date
provide childcare or childcare reimbursement
provide eldercare or eldercare reimbursement
areas at the hospital for staff to stay overnight
areas at the hospital for staff rest breaks
additional emotional support/counceling
Other (please specify)
12.
If you could make an anonymous request to your employer for one thing, what would that be?
13.
What 1-3 things would better prepare your organization for the next two months?
A few final questions:
14.
What protocols do you follow to protect those in your home from pathogens you may have been exposed to at work?
15.
Are these protocols suggested by your employer, or are they self-directed?
suggested by employer
self-directed
a combination of both
16.
Are you receiving adequate information from your state regarding COVID-19 symptoms, prevention, and testing?
yes
no
unsure
17.
If you could speak to the general public, what is one message you would like to say or request you wish you could make?
18.
Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
