Councils
Manuals & Resources
Nursing
Ancillary
Potpourri
100
Structure by which nurses at St. Mary’s assume responsibility and accountability for the management, operation and integration of nursing. (Broad term for structure that established councils.)
What is Shared Governance
100
Manual to go to for questions regarding your patient with Swine Flu or TB
What is Infection Control
100
Two examples of Evidence Based Practice in your area
What is Handwashing, Foley Bundle compliance, SCIP practices, VTE Prophylaxis
100
Who we call if we need (or have problems with) equipment such as IV Pumps, Poles, SCDs, or K Pads.
Who is Aramark
100
Form you or the unit secretary print from the computer if your patient needs to be transported off the unit within the hospital for a test or procedure
What is a ticket to ride
200
Name a UNIT BASED body that is part of Shared Governance
What is the Unit Council
200
Resource you would consult if you have a chemical spill
What is Safety Data Sheets Do you know where these are posted?
200
Name of the nursing theorist whom we base our nursing practice on:
Who is Jean Watson
200
Who we call if there is a problem with items such as the ice machine or maintenance issues (lights, toilets, etc.)
Who is Engineering
200
One of 2 resources to use for communication with a patient who speaks a different language
What is the Language or Blue Interpreter Phone OR a Hospital Approved Interpreter
300
Name 3 of the 7 Nursing councils
What are: Education Council (EdC) Evidenced-Based Practice & Applied Research Council (ARC) Nursing Executive Council (NEC) Nursing Coordinating Council (NCC) Nursing Operations Council (NOC) Professional Practice Council (PPC) Strategic Planning Council (SPC)
300
Resource you would reference if you have questions regarding your patient's cultural background or religious practices
What is Culture Vision
300
Name 3 Nursing Supervisors (First & Last names!)
Who are Jennie Huffman , Mary Bennett , Donna Elkins, Toni Napoli, Mary Pair, Sheryl Elliott , Chuck Reeder, Frannie Argalas, Dixie Redman, Cricket Dillard, Carol Hughes, Melanie Wright & Rinku Banerjea
300
Who we call for issues related to medical equipment such as telemetry or vital monitors, thermometers, pulse oximeters, etc.
Who is Biomed
300
PROCESS that we are using to achieve Excellence using an interdisciplinary approach to REDESIGN care delivery, improve quality, and reduce costs
What is Clinical Transformation
400
Name of the quarterly mass meeting open to nursing staff that provides a forum where attendees can ask questions, voice concerns, and receive current information on issues pertinent to nursing practice and strategic initiatives
What is Nursing General Assembly
400
Resource you consult for quesitons regarding National Patient Safety Goals
Who is the Patient Safety Officer or Patient Safety Champion
400
Name 2 Administrative Directors and their units
Who are: Mary Ann Mugel - Med/Surg & Oncology Cindy Gumm - Critical Care & Adult ED Nellie League - Womens & Children & Peds ED Fran Delisser - Nursing Administration Faith Miller - Professional Practice & Education Frank Sciolino - Surgical Services Beverly Bell -Behavioral health Martha Grammer, Quality and Infection Control
400
If you have a problem with Connect Care what is chain of command to follow for resolution (Unit level to System wide)
Who is your Super User > Credentialed Trainer > Application Coordination (AC) > Heat Ticket/IS
400
Systemic process which nurses use to include researched findings to improve their practice
What is Evidence Based Practice
500
Name the representative body consisting of individuals appointed to represent their department/unit in general matters affecting the nursing staff, and to allow staff to communicate issues impacting quality patient outcomes and professional nursing practice.
What is Nursing Congress
500
Name the steps used to access the Nursing Policies and Procedures, including APM Carmen (Administrative Policies Manual) for SMH.
What is IRIS/Intranet > Richmond > SMH > SMH Policies and Procedures
500
2 Ways we recognize nurses who practice with excellence
What is the Rose Black Award, Daisy Award, Bon Secours, Dedicated Service, Mary Jane Casarotti, Francine Barr Scholarship
500
Who do you call after 2 unsuccessful attempts to login to Success Factors
Who is the Help Desk and their # is 627-5070
500
What does NDNQI stand for, and why is it important
What is the National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators. Professional practice issues, quality of care, work environment, nurse manager and nurse-physician relationships are surveyed at the unit level to provide data for quality improvement.
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