SHARED DECISION-MAKING
This structure empowers DCNs to implement change initiatives based on best evidence
What is Shared Governance?
Our CNO, DONs, & A.D.Ns make rounds, talk with you; are open to one-to-one sessions; & responds timely to text messages and e-mails.
What is leadership/manager accessibility do Direct Care Nurses?
This is in place to support the promotion of a workplace free from incivility, bullying and workplace violence
What is Disruptive Behavior Policy?
PI boards, huddles, nursing quality council, staff meetings, SG Councils, and e-mails are platforms used for
What is communicating quality performance data?
This proactive wellbeing initiative utilizes individual one-to-one sessions, group debriefs and wellness rounds as modalities for staff support
What is Helping Healers?
Preceptorship, Nurse Residency, Clinical Ladder Program, Evidence-based Workshops, Grand Rounds and Journal Clubs are examples of what
What are professional development activities for nurses?
When faced with end-of-life issues, healthcare members and families can contact or request a consultation with
What is Ethics Committee?
Nurse residency program for new nurses, preceptorship program, recruitment & retention SG surveys, and career ladder are examples of what
What are the retention strategies in place for nursing staff?
VOICE facilitates building a stronger, safer environment for our patients and our most valuable resource – our staff
What is our new electronic occurrence reporting system?
Rose unit SG council reviewed and evaluated their CAUTI data for 2021 and there was a unanimous decision to take action to decrease CAUTI in 2022. The next steps should include.
What is brain storming, goal setting, action planning with a PDSA cycle and best evidence references?
In our organization nursing staff participate in wellness surveys, helping healers heal, health/wellness fairs and Schwartz rounds.
What is nursing staff involvement in the planning and evaluation of Well-Being Initiatives?
Mary facilitated a shared governance project for 'treat to target' Focusing on management of hypertension based on 2019 community health needs
What is promoting health in the community?
Nurses are engaged in minimizing wastage of supplies, implementing best practice quality/safety bundles, and decreasing absenteeism, overtime sitters
What is Cost Containment?
Two DCNs, and a HN were members of interview teams, and gave input for the selection of OBS, ICU, & M/S Staff Nurses.
What is influencing the hiring process for new staff?
Nurses have and continue to use our shared governance structure to present ideas for change, research best practice, develop and implement change initiatives to improve their practice at the bedside.
What is input/participation in shared decision-making to impact care delivery and outcomes?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Our Core Values are embedded in our practice and Pathway to Excellence Journey’
What is Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Direct Care Nurses report all incidents in VOICE, unit teams debrief after each incident, review incidents, identify trends, and discuss interventions to mitigate problems.
What is the process used to involve DCN reporting, reviewing, and identifying trends of patient-related safety events?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Better Care: Improve patient experience Better Health: Improve health of the community Better Value: Improve financial viability Joy in Work: Improve staff experience
Are pillars of
WHAT IS NURSING STRATEGIC PLAN?