When there is no improvement in nursing practices, patient care can suffer significantly. Outdated procedures may not align with the current standards of care, potentially leading to misdiagnoses, treatment errors, or prolonged recovery times. Patients may also experience decreased satisfaction due to lower quality interactions with overworked or undertrained staff. Furthermore, a lack of improvement can result in higher readmission rates and increased healthcare costs. When care is not optimized, patients are more likely to return with complications or unresolved issues, placing additional strain on the healthcare system.
