GENERAL MAGNET Q's
What is our mission?
Providing world class care.
In what ways does LAGMC offer professional role development?
Training to become charge nurse, preceptorship/mentorship, RN II/III, SSN
How do you join a council at LA GEN?
Download application forms, fill it out and submit to the councils. Council members will then review the application and decide on admission.
Discuss the orientation processes and the nurse residency program.
The NRP is a 16-week training program for new hires. During this time period nurses are assigned a preceptor to guide and support their clinical skills and role development. Succession of the NRP is followed by a mentorship program where new hires are challenged to take on a QI project whilst continuing to receive ongoing support for new hires during their transition to independence.
What is our problem solving model?
(PDSA)
Plan
Do
Study
Act
What is our care delivery model?
Patient centered care
What kind of professional development support does this hospital offer?
tuition reimbursement, certification bonus, advance degree bonus, certification reimbursement
In what ways are we a shared governance?
UPC's, central council, SG coordinating, nursing executive committee
How do nurse leaders connect with staff?
Via EMAIL
monthly newsletters
nursing grand rounds
QR codes
What is the "Lean" project?
Lean: A system developed to enhance organization in our supply closets. By doing so, we reduce waste and time spent looking for supplies. This helps our organization save money and allows nursing to become more efficient.
What are the LAGMC values?
Teamwork, accountability, trust, compassion.
How does LA GEN exemplifies magnet standards?
We are a resourceful organization in which nurses are involved in decision-making, have access to professional development, and are empowered to lead improvements.
What is shared governance?
A dynamic partnership between those who provide service within a healthcare system. It promotes excellence, collaboration, communication, shared decision-making, accountability, and ownership - while assuring that decisions are aligned within the organization’s mission, values and vision.
Who are the 3 nursing theorists and their theories?
Maria Rourke - Role based practice
Dorothea Orem - self care
Madeleine Leininger - transcultural nursing
What EBP project was developed on 7C?
John Hopkins: This project was created to enhance communication between multidisciplinary teams on a patient's mobility. Their mobilities are scored by number and demonstrated outside their rooms and provided during handoff report. By doing so we decrease the risk of falls and HAPI's.
What is our professional practice model?
our diverse patient population is the center of our empowered and culturally sensitive nursing workforce
Why is magnet important to LA Gen?
1. Demonstrates nursing excellence.
2. A proud symbol of the outstanding care our staff provides.
3. Celebrates our commitment to quality and patient safety.
4. Establishes first county hospital in California - to apply for magnet recognition.
How do nurses exercise autonomy in decision making and escalating concerns?
Using CUSS words, performing assessments. By getting involved in UPC councils, etc.
How does your unit address the diverse cultural, spiritual, and social needs of your patients?
We utilize translation services (in person and tele network), spiritual services such as chaplain, and social work services to aid our homeless population.
What are the inpatient nurse sensitive quality indicators?
Falls, HAPI's, CLABSI, CAUTI
Describe what the PPM (professional practice model) icon represents
The PPM depicts a nontraditional family, symbolizing our embrace of diverse patient populations. Our dedicated nurses represented by caring hands, serve as pillars of support, ensuring a compassionate and individualized world class healthcare experience for all.
Why is magnet important to the patient?
Reduced patient mortality
Fewer complications
Improved patient and employee safety
Higher patient and staff satisfaction
Shorter hospitalization
How does LA General foster nursing leadership in research, evidence-based practices (EBP), and innovation?
EBP resources such as UpToDate, Lippincott and Micromedix.
Performance Improvement (PI) Workshops, Quality Academy Program
What is WE CARE?
WE CARE is a model used to enhance the quality of care we render to our patients with guiding principles for patient interaction, a framework for social needs assessment, and a commitment to patient care
in turn providing better patient experience outcomes.
Welcome, Engage w/empathy, Communicate Clearly, Ask, Respond, End the Encounter
How does your unit address staff educational needs?
We perform monthly staff meetings in which we review hospital/unit deficiencies and audit scores. As a unit we review policies, hold discussions during huddle, and perform in-services to staff members.