November - CHI St. Vincent

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November 2014
A publication of CHI St. Vincent
Table of Contents:
P. 2-3
Managing Peak Census
Instant Pay
RN Referral Bonus
OR Opportunities
NDNQI Results
Transporter Honored
P. 4-5
Reflection
Nursing Schedule Calendar
Nursing News Access
Unit Coordinator Meetings
ANSA
ARNA Monthly Meeting
Nursing Journal Club
P. 6-7
Kudos & Recognition
Certifications
Caregiver Stress & Self-Care
New Hires
P. 8-9
NCAP Awards FY2014
P. 10-11
NCAP Information
Green Light on Research
RN Referral Bonus
Professional Practice Model
P. 12-13
Innovation Awards
National Daisy Visit
CHI SVM Expands
Daisy Awards
STAR Award
Compassionate Care Partner Award
P. 14-15
Levels of Communication
Congress Update
BLS/ACLS Instructions
P. 16-17
Educational Offerings
ARNA State Conference
Inclement Weather Policy
Happy Birthday Baby Jesus!
P. 18-19
Ebola Algorithm
Is it Flu or Ebola?
Ebola Preparedness
P. 20 –21
NDNQI Drawing Winners
Auxiliary Grant
NCAP Awards FY2014
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 4EO
The Nursing Clinical Advancement Program (NCAP) Award Ceremony and breakfast was held
October 28, 2014. Deborah Krueger, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CHTP, Magnet Program Director, facilitated the ceremony. 146 portfolios were submitted this fiscal year. These nurses completed 336
hours of community service and 502 in-services. Sixty-six of these nurses have their BSN,16
have their MSN, and 42 hold a professional certification.
The NCAP Verification Panel presented special awards to the top three portfolios for style and
ease of use. Holly Taylor, BSN, RN, CNOR, CHI SVI_OR Educator, received the first place prize
of $100. Courtney James, RN, CHI SVI_3NW received the second place prize of $75 and Ricardo Guinto, MSN, RN, CHI SVI_PICC, received third place of $50.
NCAP is for registered nurses from CHI St. Vincent hospitals and clinics. The program is
designed to foster Nursing Excellence through professional development and lifelong learning.
The NCAP program will be expanded to include CHI St Vincent Hot Springs. ( Continued on page 8)
Table of Contents Continued:
P. 20-21
P. 22-23
CHI SV Foundation Visit
SafetyFirst
LRVNAA Holistic Nursing Magnet Sources of Evidence
Patient Safety Huddle Facts
P. 24
Professional
Development
Fair
CHI St. Vincent
Hot Springs
CHI St. Vincent
North
CHI St. Vincent
Infirmary
CHI St. Vincent
Morrilton
Managing Peak Census
Magnet Source
of Evidence
TL 2, EP 9
In an effort to manage our increase in patient volume and peak census, our leadership team has created a strategy to
assist with staffing coverage at CHI SVI, CHI SVHS, and CHI SVN. Within the next three months, agency nurses will be
recruited to work in Critical Care, ED, and the Medical/Surgical/Cardiac areas from January 5, 2015 through April 6,
2015. These nurses will be assigned to the Central Based Pool. They will start and end their coverage as a group. At
the beginning of a shift, these travelers will be assigned to the units with the greatest need.
Peak Census Instant Pay
Magnet Source
of Evidence
TL 2, EP9
Make some extra money just in time for the holidays! CHI St. Vincent is happy to announce Instant Pay.
November 14, 2014 through February 28, 2015
Receive a gift card at the end of an eligible 12-hour shift!
The following important points regarding the incentive pay policy should be noted:
* Only select 12-hour shifts will be eligible
* Shifts will be posted centrally
* Staff will be allowed to sign up in advance, but no less than 24 hours before the start of the shift.
Sign up is available to acute care RN’s, LPN’s (SVHS only), and PCT’s
- Sign up should occur under the central based pool “PI” tasks in Care Value for CHI SVI, SVN, SVM, or in writing
- CHI SVHS will sign up through the staffing office
- Remember: NO VERBAL REQUESTS will be accepted
* PRN staff are eligible for Instant Pay once their PRN requirements have been met
* Pool Plus (pool staff on agreement) and full-time float nurses must work their regularly scheduled shifts to be eligible
* Staff already scheduled for opportunities will not be able to convert those currently scheduled shifts to incentive shifts
*
****** All gift cards are subject to tax. Taxes will be withheld from payroll at the end of the pay period. *******
RN Referral Bonus
Magnet Source
of Evidence
EP 3EO, EP9
As part of the CHI St. Vincent Recruitment and Retention program, a monetary reward will be given to those co-workers
referring an experienced bedside RN for full-time employment, as well as, the RN recruited into the system.
Employees referring full-time night or evening shift bedside RN’s may be eligible to receive a $10,000 bonus paid in increments
of $3,000 after the new hire successfully completes 90 days, $4,000 after the new hire successfully completes one year of continuous service, and $3,000 after the new hire successfully completes two years of continuous service.
Employees referring full-time day shift bedside RN’s may be eligible to receive a $5,000 bonus paid in increments of $1,500
after the new hire successfully completes 90 days, $2,000 after the new hire successfully completes one year of continuous
service, and $1,500 after the new hire successfully completes two years of continuous service.
The RN recruit (applicant) must meet specific criteria in order to be eligible to receive a Sign-On Bonus of $6,000. The bonus
will be paid to the RN Recruit in $2,000 increments at the successful completion of 90 days, one (1) year, and two (2) years of
continuous service.
Certain restrictions and commitments apply. Questions should be directed to the Human Resources office at 501-552-3670.
OR Opportunities
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 7
There is a unique opportunity for RN’s with two
years of experience to work in the CHI St. Vincent OR!
The OR at CHI St. Vincent will offer a five month
orientation program, “New experiences: RN Internship,”
for experienced nurses wishing to transfer to the OR. This exciting
opportunity is offered each November. Please complete a transfer request to the OR and
contact Kristi Fritz, Nurse Recruiter, about the start date.
NDNQI Results
Magnet Source
of Evidence
EP 3EO
1086 registered nurses from throughout CHI St. Vincent participated in the NDNQI RN
Satisfaction Survey in October. We had great success with participation this year!
Nurses
Christian
Fellowship
Chapter
Event:
A drop-by meeting
to assess interest
The average unit response rate for each facility was: CHI SV Morrilton - 94%, CHI SV North 93%, CHI SV Infirmary – 86%, CHI SV Hot Springs – 84% which outperformed the national
response rate (69%) of other hospitals participating in the October survey.
A HUGE thank you to all the eligible RN’s who found time in their busy schedules to participate
in this survey! The survey was administered on-line from October 6 – October 26, 2014. The
results of the survey are completely anonymous. Results will be available at the unit level only
if there were at least five responses. Units with less than 5 responses will have their results
available only at the hospital level.
The following departments at CHI SV Infirmary met the hospital goal of at least 85% participation: 1NW 91%, 2NW100%, 3E 107, 3N 104%, 3NW 92%, NICU 90%, 4N 85%, 4 NW 104%,
4W 100%, 5E 100%, 7E 100%,8E 92%, CVSD 95%, Cath Lab 100%,Endcrinology Clinic
100%, Diabetes Education 100% , Holding 87%, Longevity Clinic 100%, Medical Diagnostics
89%, NSICU 100%, MRU 100%, OPSC 100%, OP Infusion 100%, PACU 100%, PICC Team
100%, Lactation Consultants 100%, Wound/Ostomy 100%, and ECA 100%.
The following departments at CHI SV North met the hospital goal of at least 85% participation:
Cath Lab 100%, PACU 100%, ED 100%, ICU 92%, and 3 Medical Surgical 100%.
The following departments at CHI SV Morrilton met the hospital goal of at least 85% participation: ED 100%, Medical Surgical Stepdown 91%, and OR 100%.
The following departments at CHI SV Hot Springs met the hospital goal of at least 85% participation: 2E 88%, 5E Rehab 100%, Breast Center 100%, Cancer Treatment Center 100%, Cath
Lab 100%, Cardiac Rehab 100%, Cath Lab Recovery 100%, Diabetes Center 100%, Float
Pool 85%, GI Lab 100%, INP Diabetes/Wound Ostomy 100%, IR/CT 100%, Maternal Child
89%, OR 100%, OP Department 100%, PACU 100%, Pregnancy Clinic 100%, and Wound
Center 100%.
Transporter Honored
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 11
Garrett Moses, a transporter at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, was named Employee
of the Year by Crothall. Out of a five state region, Garrett was chosen.
Congratulations on such an accomplishment!
CHI St. Vincent transporters are a hard working team that make
the lives of RN’s and PCT’s much easier! Thank you for all you do.
Date:
November 26, 2014
Time:
0600-0800
Location:
North Auditorium
For questions,
contact Holly Taylor,
BSN, RN, CNOR,
OR Educator at
HCTaylor
@stvincenthealth.com
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE2 EO
Reflection
Strength
Do not let any set of circumstances intimidate you. The more challenging your day, the more of My Power I place at your disposal. You seem to think that I empower you equally each day, but this is not so. Your tendency upon awakening is to assess
the difficulties ahead of you, measuring them against your average strength. This is an exercise in unreality.
I know what each of your days will contain, and I empower you accordingly. The degree to which I strengthen you on a given
day is based mainly on two variables: the difficulty of your circumstances, and your willingness to depend on Me for help. Try
to view challenging days as opportunities to receive more of My Power than usual. Look to Me for all that you need, and watch
to see what I will do. As your day, so shall your strength be.
Supportive Scriptures: Ephesians 1:18-20; Psalm 105:4; Deuteronomy 33:25
Reference:
Young, S. (2004). Jesus Calling, p. 299. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishing.
Nursing Schedule Calendar
Magnet Source
of Evidence
EP 9
Schedule Dates
Schedule Available
for Sign-up
Sign-up Closed
Balancing
Exec. Director
Review
To Staffing Office
for Review
Final Schedule
Post Date
Oct 26 - Jan 17, 2014
Sep 14, 2014
Sep 28, 2014
Oct 5, 2014
Oct 8, 2014
Oct 12, 2014
Jan 18 - Feb 28, 2014
Oct 26, 2014
Nov 9, 2014
Nov 16, 2014
Nov 19, 2014
Jan 4, 2014
Mar 1 - Apr 11, 2015
Jan 18, 2015
Feb 1, 2015
Feb 8, 2015
Feb 11, 2015
Feb 15, 2015
Apr 12 - May 23, 2015
Mar 1, 2015
Mar 15, 2015
Mar 22, 2015
Mar 25, 2015
Mar 29, 2015
Nursing News Access
Magnet Source
of Evidence
OO3
Nursing News can now be accessed outside of the Legacy facilities. Coworkers at
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and the general public can access Nursing News. Here is
the link to the external website:http://www.chistvincent.com/employees
Unit Coordinator Meetings
The Unit Coordinator group meets the fourth Wednesday of even numbered months in the Center for Health Education at CHI
SVI. A dial-in number is provided for those located at other hospitals to facilitate participation. This group works to resolve
issues and set goals to improve processes at CHI St. Vincent.
Magnet Source
of Evidence
EP11EO
ANSA
CHI St. Vincent discussed the RN Residency Program
with nursing students from across Arkansas during the
Arkansas Nursing Student Association (ANSA)
Convention at the Statehouse Convention Center on
October 9, 2014. Over 250 nursing students learned
about the RN Residency Program and the benefits of
working at CHI St. Vincent. A current RN Resident,
Shelby Holden from 5 West Neurosurgical ICU,
answered questions about the RN Residency. Shelby
is a BSN graduate of the Eleanor Mann School of
Nursing at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville.
(pictured left to right: Kristi Fritz, Nurse Recruiter, &
Holly Taylor, BSN , RN, CHI SVI_OR Educator)
ARNA Monthly Meeting
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 2EO
The monthly meeting for Arkansas Nurses’ Association will be December 4,
2014 at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Center for Health Education in the
Southwestern Bell Room from 1700 to 1830. Dinner will be served.
The ARNA meeting is always the first Thursday of each month.
Speaker: Lisabeth Hoffman, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, Arkansas Psychiatric Clinic
Subject: Suicide Risk Assessment for Everyone
***In order to plan for dinner and educational handouts, RSVP Patti Esmail, MSN-Ed, RN,
CCRN, Clinical Educator, at [email protected] no later than the Monday before
the meeting.***
This educational activity is provided by CHI St. Vincent, an approved provider of nursing continuing education by
the South Central Accreditation Program (SCAP). SCAP is accredited as an approval body for nursing continuing
education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Nursing Journal Club
Magnet Source
of Evidence
NK 2
Do you know an
exceptional young nurse
leader in Arkansas? The
Arkansas Action Coalition
is seeking nominations for
its 40 Under 40 program
which celebrates nurse
leaders under the age of
40. This program
encourages dedication to
the nursing profession,
dedicated service to the
population and promise to
grow in leadership for the
advancement of nursing
in Arkansas.
Nomination Deadline:
January 31, 2015
Winner Notification:
March 31, 2015
Applications can be obtained
at http://
campaignforaction. org/
state/Arkansas
The December Nursing Journal Club meetings will be held December 11, 2014 from 1400
to1500 and 1700 to 1800 in the Southwestern Bell Room at CHI SVI. The speaker to be
announced.
The journal article will be posted on the CHI St. Vincent Insider >>Nursing >>Journal Club
>>Hospital Journal Club (top of page).
One contact hour will be awarded for all attending. For NCAP requirements, participants may
claim one contact hour in Clinical Expertise or receive points for attending in Research &
Education. NCAP participants who lead a journal club meeting can claim 5 points under the
Research & Education Domain.
This educational activity is provided by CHI St. Vincent, an approved provider of nursing continuing education by
the South Central Accreditation Program (SCAP). SCAP is accredited as an approval body for nursing
continuing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
For more information
contact: Amy Huett, PhD,
RN, Magnet Program
Coordinator ACH at [email protected]
Magnet Source
of Evidence
TL6
Kudos & Recognition
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 9,SE 4EO, NK 2
Service Awards: 5 Years of Service– Kurt Blocker, RN, SVHS_ED; Cayleb Meeks, RN, CHI SVHS_ED; Maggie Lubbers, RN,
CHI SVHS_ED; Ricky Lecompt, RN, CHI SVHS_OR; Oscar Ibanez, RN, SVHS_OR; Delia de los Reyes, RN, CHI SVHS_OR;
10 Years of Service- Dianne Jessup, RN, CHI SVHS_ED; Carol Brandy, RN, CHI SVHS_OR;
30 Years of Service– Cheryl Howe, RN, CHI SVHS_OR;
Degree Obtained: Cynthia Lasker, RN, completed her BSN!
Professional Organization Membership: Holly Taylor, BSN, RN, CHI SV OR Educator, joined Sigma Theta Tau. Debi Fricks,
RN, CHI SVI_OPI, is the state president fo ASPAN (PACNA-Arkansas Component) for 2014-2015. Fiona Howard, RN, CHI
SVI_CCU, was invited to join the UAMS Gamma Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau. Brandy Powell, BSN, RN, CHI SVI Nurse
Manager 2E/CCU, was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau.
Community Event Participation: Myra Smith, RN, CHI SVN_ICU; Amanda Laminack, RN, CHI SVN_3A/B; and Myra Smith
RN, CHI SVN_ICU, all participated in the National Night Out and City of Sherwood Employee Health Fair. Natalie Ocker, RN,
CHI SVHS Heart Center, volunteered and modeled at the Pink Luncheon for breast cancer.
Publications: Jan Brandeburg, BSN, MNEd, RN-BC, Nurse Manager of the RN Residency Program, had an article published
in Nurse Manager October 2014. The article is titled a Nurse Residency Program Model for Hiring Graduate Nurses into Clinical
Tracks (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2013.12.010).Congratulations Jan!!!
Professional Presentations: Debi Fricks, RN, CHI SVI_OPI, presented at the Annual Education Seminar for PACNA on October 13, 2014.
Education: Dana Houston, RN, CHI SVI_OR, is enrolled in an MSN program. Lynda Lynch, RN, CHI SVHS_1E, passed
NCLEX.
Other: Debi Fricks, RN, and Katie Kohler, BSN, RN, both from CHI SVI_OPI completed the chemotherapy course.
Melissa Perkins, CHI SVI, was given the “Oncology Above and Beyond Award” for always being willing to assist in OPI.
Peggy Oliver, RN, Sarah Gaines, RN, and Lawana Bradley, RN, all from CHI SVM_ED, attended the “Rural Trauma Development Team training conference in Harrison, Arkansas.
Sherrie Henson Williams, CHI SVI_OR, Supervisor, retired after more than 30 years of service.
Anne Brogan, RN, CHI SVI_SICU, PCC, attended the National Organ Donor Symposium in New Orleans.
Stan Bellamy, RN, and Barbara Greathouse, PCT, received the CHI SVI_3N Employees of the Month!
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 3EO
Women’s
Health
Teresa Norton, APRN, CHI SVHS, recertified her National Certification of
Care Nurse Practitioner.
Ann Kirtley, RN, SVHS, recertified as a Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN).
Tommy Gibson, RN, CHI SVI_CCL, passed the Electrophysiology Credentialing Exam (RCES).
Blakely Reeder, RN, CHI SVI_NSICU, passed the Board Certification of Emergency Nurses (BCEN).
Caregiver Stress & Self-Care
Magnet Source
of Evidence
OO13, SE 4EO
As part of our continuing efforts to operationalize our Model of Care and address self care, we
will be offering a series of classes using Integrative Therapies for our nursing staff. These
classes will be presented by Deborah Krueger, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CHTP, Magnet Program
Director. As the Director of the Center for Nursing Research, Quality, and the Magnet Program
at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, Deborah led education and
research in Integrative Therapies with clinical nurses and patients. She has presented her work
at the annual ANCC Magnet Conference and the American Holistic Nurse Association and
Healing Touch International annual meetings. She is a member of the Ethics Committee of
Healing Beyond Borders (formerly Healing Touch International, Inc). Contact hours will be given.
The Strategies in Self Care class is also available for staff meetings in your area. Schedule
these classes through LEARN. The classes will be repeated after the first of the year as well.
Introduction to Healing Touch/Prayful Intention
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 1530 to1730 (limit to 22 participants)
Southwestern Bell
Clinical Aromatherapy for Self Care
Friday, Dec. 12, 2014
0800 to 1630
Vincent DePaul Room
(limit to 20 participants)
Strategies in Self Care can be scheduled for staff in any practice area, included in staff meetings, and at
any location. Contact Deborah at [email protected]
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 7
New Hires
Please welcome these newly hired nurses to the CHI St. Vincent family! Remember to take time to
introduce yourself and assist them through their orientation. Orientation is a unique time to introduce new
employees to the mission, goals, core values, policies, procedures and services offered by CHI St.
Vincent. All nurses and care partners have a responsibility to foster the team spirit that is found in the
CHI St. Vincent relationship-based care environment.
New Hires October 29, 2014
Front Row Left to Right:
Lacey Merideth, Sheila Cole, Trisha
Blair, Sandra Massanelli
Back Row:
Lisa Johnson, Bill Coleman, Chris
Stephans, Tanya Mason, Jared
Jennings, Ronald Venis
CHI SVI
Now until Dec. 1, 2014
Employee Health
0700-1530
(Closed from
1100-1200 for lunch)
Monday—Friday
CHI SVN
Emergency Dept.
Any Time
CHI SVM
Employee Health
Glenda Anderson
0700-1530
Monday—Friday
After Hours
CHI SVI
In Front of Cafeteria
11/22/14
1400-2000
New Hires November 12, 2014
Arthur Anderson, Sonia Coleman, Jennifer Marshall, Justin Higgs,
Angela Nash, Bryan Johnson, & Carla Konecny
Magnet Source
of Evidence
OO13, SE 11, EP 18EO
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 4EO
NCAP Awards FY2014
LEVEL II
LEVEL III
Baker, Janice
Hargrave, Ginger
Medina, Leah
Ramsey, Donna
Smith, Kassidi
Spurr, Melanie
Thomas, Angelia
Walls, Ashley
Woolfolk, Joy
Young, Julie
LEVEL III
Boatwright, Karen
Bond, Kayla
CHI SVI_LD
CHI SVI_4E
CHI SVI_LD
CHI SVN_ED
CHI SVI_NSICU
CHI SVI_4NW
CHI SVI_OPSC
CHI SVI_3NW
CHI SVI_LD
CHI SVI_NICU
Brooks, Carla
CHI SVN_ED
Browning, Kimberly
CHI SVI_LD
Burkheart, Julie
Carpenter, Olivia
Carter, Regenia
Clarke, Lindsey
Cliburn, Gina
Coleman, Cheryle
Crook, Alengo
Diaz, Peggy
Dickens, Lisa
Donaldson, Iola
Duckworth, Rochelle
Duncan, Rebecca
CHI SVM_MS/SD
CHI SVI_OPSC
CHI SVI_CCU
CHI SVI_3NW
CHI SVI_2NW
CHI SVI_ED
CHI SVN_3A/B
CHI SVI_7E
CHI SVI_LD
CHI SVI_OPI
CHI SVI_OPSC
CHI SVN_ED
Eros, Tammy
CHI SVI_OPSC
Fawbush, Nathan
CHI SVN_ICU
Flaischaker, Diana
Flammang, Marianne
Floyd, Sarah
Foote, Lisa
Ford, Carolyn
Foster, Wendy
Frye, Kelly
Garner, Karen
Gray, Kaci
Grimes, Beverly
Hartman, Hope
Hartmann, Pamela
CHI SVI_4N
CHI SVI_OPSC
CHI SVM_OR
CHI SVI_NICU
CHI SVI_CCU
CHI SVI_8E
CHI SVI_NSICU
CHI SVI_LD
CHI SVM_OR
CHI SVN_ICU
CHI SV_ ED
CHI SVI_LD
CHI SVI_LD
CHI SVI_4E
Jenkins, Holly
Johnson, Jennifer
Jones, Sheila
Jones, Tonia
Jordan, Hannah
Khan, Khairunnisa
Kitsmiller, Pamela
Lasker, Cynthia
Lynch, Jonell
Lyons, Joyce
Mangum, Sandra
Manley, Amanda
Masingill, Marlyn
McArthur, Candace
McCullum, Lena
Miller, Kimberly
Morrison, Melanie
Nash, Kimberly
Nill, Karen
Noise, Dora
Owens, Barbara
Pearson, Leah
Petersen, Denise
Powell, Brandy
Reed, Whitney
Roberts, Marketta
Robertson, Danya
Robinson, Susan
Robinson, Dawn
Rounsaville, Carol
Rowland, Melissa
Ruple Rodriquez, Lindsey
Russenberger, Melissa
Saugey, Dorothy
Schmidt, Teena
Schrodel, Charla
Shippee, Lisa
Smith, Myra
Spanel, Bao
Taylor, Lauren
Thompson, Dora
CHI SVI_LD
CHI SVI_4E
ASOC
CHI SVN_ED
CHI SVI_ED
CHI SV CIT
CHI SVN_ED
CHI SVM_MS/SD
CHI SV CIT
CHI SVI_Holding
CHI SVI_ED
CHI SVI_CCU
CHI SVI_Holding
CHI SVI_4E
CHI SVI_8E
CHI SVI_LD
CHI SVM_ MS/SD
CHI SVI_PAT
CHI SVI_5E
CHI SVI_3NW
CHI SVI_4E
CHI SVI_OR
CHI SVI_4NW
CHI SVM_MS/SD
CHI SVI_4NW
CHI SVI_ED
CHI SV Quality
CHI SV QRM
CHI SVI_3NW
CHI SVI_Med. Diag.
CHI SVI_4N
CHI SVI_LD
CHI SVI_3NW
CHI SVI_PICC
CHI SVI_CVICU
CHI SVI_MICU
CHI SVI_MICU
CHI SVN_ICU
CHI SVI_3E
CHI SVI_2NW
CHI SVN_ICU
NCAP Awards FY2014
LEVEL III
Thompson, Samantha
Tientcheu, Sylvain
Traux, Courtney
Verzosa, Hannah
Wakwe, Emily
Walker, Merrill
Washam, Gary
Watkins, Lauri
West, Janie
Wilson, Cheri
Wilson, Jennifer
Yates, Paige
Yates, Amanda
LEVEL V
CHI SVI_CCU
CHI SVI_4N
CHI SVI_CBP
CHI SVI_3NW
CHI SVI_CCU
CHI SVI_2E
CHI SVN_ICU
CHI SVI_2E
CHI SVM_MS/SD
CHI SV CIT
CHI SVM_MS/SD
CHI SVI_LD
CHI SVI_MICU
LEVEL IV
Bowman, Chris
Burnette, Jennifer
Burris, Brittany
Cagle, Zach
Charles, Susan
Fisher, Melvelyn
Goodhart Ruthmary
Hacker, Gretchen
Hand, Brenda
Harmon, Kortney
Hart, Evelyn
Hicks, Lisa
James, Courtney
Kelley, Cheryl
Meiklejohn, Deborah
Moore, Cynthia
Moye, Tracy
Nowden-Maxwell,
Emma
Revere, Michele
Rider, Elisha
Sanders, Christy
Taylor, Holly
Valovich, Jenna
Walker, Jennifer
Wallace, Lisa
Wallace, Patsy
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 4EO
CHI SVN_ED
JSHI Quality
Chi SVM_MS/SD
CHI SVN_ED
CHI SVI_NICU
CHI SVI_PAT
CHI SVI Lactation
CHI SVN_ICU
CHI SVI_NICU
CHI SVI_3NW
CHI SVI_Lactation
CHI SVI_NICU
CHI SVI_3NW
CHI SVI_3NW
JSHI
CHI SVI_NICU
CHI SVI_2NW
Anderson, Glenda
Cartwright, Angela
Clark-Bean, Laura
Esmail, Patti
Fawbush, Lori
Guinto, Ricardo
Lusk, Wanda
Michael, Janna
Raley, Kristina
Ramick,
Staggs, Michelle
Trotta, Holly
Waller, Christal
Willard, Mary
CHI SVI Care Man.
CHI SVI APRN
CHI SVM APRN
CHI SV Clin. Ed.
CHI SV Clinic APRN
CHI SVI_PICC
CHI SVI APRN
CHI SVI_3NW
CHI SVI APRN
CHI SV Clin. Ed.
CHI SVI APRN
CHI SVI APRN
CHI SV Clin.Ed
JSHI
Employees who have
not taken the
Influenza vaccine by
December 1, 2014 will
be required to wear a
mask until March 31,
2015.
This requirement
protects our patients,
families, and
coworkers. The
incubation period for
Influenza is one to
four days. A person
could be infected and
not showing
symptoms yet.
CHI SVI_PICC
CHI SVI SICU
CHI SV CIT
JSHI
CHI SVI_OR Ed.
CHI SVI_CVSD
CHI SVI_3NW
CHI SV Clin. Ed.
CHI SV Clin. Ed.
Magnet Source
of Evidence
EP 18EO
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 4EO
NCAP Information
Goals of the Nursing Clinical
Advancement Program

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




FY2013
FY2014
FY2013
Comparisons
Masters Degree 15
Masters Degree 16
BSN
57
BSN
66
Professional
Certification
Charge RN
Clinical Coach
Volunteer Hrs
Inservices
36
37
33
Professional
Certification
Charge RN
Clinical Coach
42
45
38
294
485
Volunteer Hrs
Inservices
336
502
To recognize & promote clinical
excellence that supports quality
outcomes & patient safety
To acknowledge the contributions of our nursing staff to the
dimensions of professional
nursing practice
To create a stimulating environment that provides opportunities
to retain & attract expert RN’s
within CHI St. Vincent
Domains
Clinical Expertise
Service Delivery
Professional Growth &
Development
Education, Research, EBP
FY2014
Portfolios Submitted 131
Portfolios Submitted 146
Levels Awarded
* Clinical Nurse II 15
* Clinical Nurse III 70
* Clinical Nurse IV 23
* Clinical Nurse V 7
Levels Awarded
* Clinical Nurse II
* Clinical Nurse III
* Clinical Nurse IV
* Clinical Nurse V
11
88
26
14
For more information go to the CHI St. Vincent Insider >>Nursing>>NCAP
Forms, directions, & FAQ’s are available at the site listed above. NCAP will
be coming to nurses at CHI St Vincent Hot Springs in FY15. More information will follow in the December edition of Nursing News!
Magnet Source
of Evidence
NK 1EO, SE 4EO
Green Light on Research was held October 30, 2014. Green Light is a research workshop that
is held by CHI St. Vincent twice a year. The key note speaker was Dr. Elizabeth Lee, PhD, APN,
ACNS-BC, from UALR School of Nursing. Dr. Lee discussed the journey through her research
and different phases of the research process. Other speakers were Amy Funderburk, MSN, RN,
NE-BC, Executive Director of Nursing JSHI; JoAnn Frazier, BSN, RN, CPHQ, Nursing Quality
Coordinator; and Debbie Meiklejohn, MNSc, RN, Nursing
Quality Coordinator JSHI.
For anyone interested in research,
there will be a Research Workshop in November. Date and time
to be announced. Watch for fliers
and information on the CHI St.
Vincent Insider. This workshop is
open to all disciplines, not just
nursing!
Professional Practice Model
10th Annual HIV/
Tobacco Prevention
& Awareness
Symposium
In recognition of
World AIDS Day
When: Dec. 3, 2014
Time: 0800-1630
Magnet Source
of Evidence
OO8
The rays of the Professional
Practice Model depict the elements
of Relationship-Based Care:
* Professional Nursing
* Teamwork
* Care Delivery
* Leadership
* Caring & Healing Environment
* Resources
* Outcomes
*Accountability and Quality impact
each of these areas.
Where: Pulaski
Technical College
Grand Hall, 300 Scenic
Dr., NLR
Cost: Free
Dynamic Speakers
Free HIV Testing
Health Fair
Lunch & Snacks
RSVP: Linder Conley
at 501-897-5566 or [email protected]
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 4EO
Innovation Awards
Magnet Source
of Evidence
NK 4EO
The Innovation Award is presented to a CHI St. Vincent patient care area that has
implemented a creative solution to a problem or has made a positive impact on patient
care in an innovative way. Nurses are strong innovators who improve healthcare.
Innovation Award nominations are made by members of the Patient Care Leadership
Council (PCLC) at the monthly meeting. Nominations may be forwarded to a manager by
any employee or may be made by any PCLC member. PCLC members may selfnominate their own area of responsibility.
Behavioral Health was given an innovation award for the Flip Flop drive that they
sponsored earlier in the year.
Patients in Behavioral Health were
frequently lacking footwear. Each
department donated flip flops for
the health and safety of our Behavioral Health patients.
The Recruitment and Retention Council also received an Innovation Award
for the creative idea of collecting hygiene products for coworkers who have
to stay at the hospital during inclement weather. Frequently, the weather
caught many employees off guard this past winter season. Now the
hospital has a supply of hygiene products for our dedicated coworkers to
utilize.
National Daisy Visit
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 11
Christina Johnson from the National Daisy Foundation visited the CHI
SVI campus November 5, 2014. Ms. Johnson shared information
about successful programs and creative ideas
other hospitals have in place. Past Daisy
Award recipients, nurse managers, and coworkers attended the reception to meet Ms.
Johnson.
CHI SVM Expands
Magnet Source
of Evidence
TL 2
The ribbon cutting and blessing of the newly renovated and expanded Emergency Department of CHI St. Vincent Morrilton
occurred on October 28, 2014. Leslie “Bubba” Arnold, President CHI St. Vincent Morrilton, presided over the ceremony. The
Emergency Department (ED) expanded from 2,800 to 7,000 square feet. The ED is scheduled to officially open November 17,
2015. Staff and Administrators are pictured below.
Daisy Awards
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 11
The Daisy Award is given to recognize compassionate nurses who give extraordinary care to
patients every day. The recipients of this award
lead by example, listen with their hearts, and
illustrate our core values.
The November 2014 Daisy Award recipients
were Emmanuel Tabe, RN, CHI SVI_SICU, and
Rosemary King, RN, CHI SVI_MICU. Emmanuel was nominated by a patient’s family for
going above and beyond to give excellent care to their loved one. Rosemary was nominated
by a patient who stated that she provided “outstanding care.”
These RN’s exemplify the CHI St. Vincent Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion
and Excellence. Congratulations Tara and Nathan on receiving this award! Daisy recipients
are listed on the national web site, receive a Daisy Award bag that is filled with small gifts, and
their units are treated to cinnamon rolls in their honor. For more information about the Daisy
Award, visit www.daisyfoundation.org.
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 11
STAR Award
The Superior Teamwork Achieved by Relationships (S.T.A.R.)
Award is a quarterly award created to recognize an outstanding
non-licensed nursing care team member who demonstrates the
following criteria: goes above and beyond normal duties, inspires
others, excellent team player, takes care of the entire patient with
excellence, shows compassion to families, patients and colleagues and consistently demonstrates our Core Values.
The award for November goes to Pam Colough, Unit Coordinator, CHI SVI_Holding. Her coworkers nominated her for the great that she does and caring attitude towards patients and
coworkers.
Compassionate Care Partner
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 11
The Nursing Roles /Relationship-Based Care Council of Nursing Congress has initiated a
quarterly award called the Compassionate Care Partner Award. This award recognizes a
deserving recipient from an Ancillary Department (Respiratory Care, Radiology, Nuclear
Medicine, Rehabilitation Services, Laboratory, etc.) who goes
above and beyond their normal duties, inspires others, is a
team player, shows compassion, and demonstrate our Core
Values.
Charla Edwards, Surgical Technician II, CHI SVI_LD, was this
quarter’s winner. Charla is loved by all in Labor and Delivery
and works hard to assist all her coworkers. Congratulations!
NCAP Portfolios and
unclaimed certificates with
badge buddies can be picked
up in the Education
Department starting at 0900.
Portfolios have to signed out.
Managers can pick up
notebooks for a clinical area.
Portfolios from CHI SVN and
CHI SVM have been
delivered to Administration at
each facility.
NCAP Meetings are on the
third Thursday of the month
at 0730 and 1600 at CHI
SVI LaHarpe Room. There
is a call-in number for
those that are unable to
attend in person.
Call 501-552-8021
code 989898
The next Open House will
be December 3, 2014
from 1500-1700 at CHI SVI
in the Dunkerton Room.
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 4EO
Levels of Communication
Congress Update
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 1EO
The CHI St. Vincent Professional Nursing Congress was held
November 4, 2014. Daisy, STAR, Innovation, and Compassionate
Care Partner Awards were presented. Policies and procedures were
discussed and voted on.
For information, go to the Congress web page (CHI St. Vincent
Insider > Nursing > Congress) or talk to your unit council chair for
more details including:
* A summary of Congress meetings (posted within one week
following the meeting)
* Attendance and voting rosters
* The Congress schedule
* The current Congress / Council agendas (posted two weeks prior to
meeting)
* Agenda Item Requests
* A copy of the current Congress information packet
You can stay informed by visiting the Congress web page regularly!
If you have any questions, ask your Unit Council Chair!
Magnet Source
of Evidence
TL 9EO
Important Congress Information
Did you know?
Anyone can turn in an Agenda Item Request.
Complete the form and submit it to Patsy Wallace,
BSN, RN, CURN, Clinical Educator, via the
Congress email using the Outlook address book and
searching for Congress or email directly to:
NursingCongress@ StVincentHealth.com
The Agenda Item Request forms can be found on
the CHI St. Vincent Insider >>Nursing >>Congress.
Complete the form and provide the requested
supporting information.
For questions or guidance, contact Patsy Wallace
at 501-552-3751
or
email [email protected].
BLS & ACLS Instructions
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 4EO
BLS/ACLS Tips
HeartCode ® BLS
Three steps are required to renew BLS with HeartCode.

Do Not wait until the
end of the month to
complete the skills
part!

After Part 1, you have
60 days to complete
Parts 2 & 3 unless
your card is expired.

If you decide to take a
live class instead of
the online version,
Do Not open the
program in LEARN.
The hospital is
charged for the
license. Be good
stewards of our
resources.

Any Educator can
schedule Parts 2 & 3.
If one is not available,
leave a message and
then try calling
another Educator or
Kathy McNespey,
Education/Radiology
Administrative
Assistant.
STEP 1: Log into LEARN>Catalog>BLS in search box>click search> BLS provider
renewal (online HeartCode BLS)>Show class schedule>Register for your selected
class>verify class date.
THERE IS NO ACTUAL CLASS TO ATTEND. You will be assigned HeartCode BLS Part I
and Part 2. REMEMBER it may take 24 to 48 hours for the assignment to be viewable in LEARN. Complete the online cognitive portion, HeartCode BLS Part 1. This portion will take approximately one hour to complete. Print the certificate after completing
the course and bring it with you to the skills lab in the Education Department if you have
access to a printer.
STEP 2: HeartCode BLS Part 2 is done on LEARN with manikins in the Skills Lab
located on the first floor in the Education Department at St. Vincent Infirmary. Part 2 skills
demonstration is self-directed using a voice-assisted manikin. Completion time is approximately 15-30 minutes. Call Patsy Wallace, BSN, RN, CURN, Clinical Nurse Educator, at 501-552-3751 to schedule Part 2 skills check off or email [email protected].
STEP 3: You will receive your BLS card at the time of completion of the course. The BLS
Online ACLS Renewal with HeartCode® ACLS
 Log in to LEARN
 Click on 'Catalog'
 In the search box type ACLS and click 'search'
 Click on ACLS-provider renewal (online HeartCode® ACLS)
 Click 'show class schedule'
 Click 'register' for the month you wish to take the course.
 THERE IS NO ACTUAL DATE OF CLASS TO ATTEND the course is online and not in a
classroom.
You will be assigned Heart-Code® ACLS Part 1 and Heart-Code® ACLS Part 2 and 3. It
may take 24 to 48 hours for the assignment to be viewable to you in LEARN.
Part 1: Complete the online cognitive portion of HeartCode® ACLS
Part 2: Email Patsy Wallace, BSN, RN, CURN, at [email protected] or call
501-552-3751 to schedule your skills check off which should take approximately
15-30 minutes.
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 4EO
Educational Offerings
Please check the Education Calendar on the CHI St. Vincent Insider >>Education >>Calendar for a schedule or check LEARN
by going to the catalog and searching for specific classes. Coworkers at CHI SVHS contact Clinical Education at 501-662-1015.
Date
Time
Class
Room
Facility
11/25/2014
0800-1430
PALS Renewal
Skills Lab
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs
12/1/2014
0830-1600
Preceptor Workshop Initial Class
Calhoun Room
12/3/2014
0800-1200
BLS
Skills Lab
12/3/2014
1300-1700
BLS
Skills Lab
12/4/2014
0800-1830
ACLS Initial Training
Skills Lab
12/4/2014
1200-1300
Cancer Conference
McAuley Room
12/4/2014
0830-1130
CPI Recertification
Southwestern Bell Room
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
12/5/2014
0800-1630
LRCC Renal/Endocrine Update
North Auditorium
12/8/2014
0800-1730
ACLS/ BLS Renewal
Skills Lab
12/9/2014
1400-1600
Heartsaver CPR
Bank of America Room
12/9/2014
0800-1100
Phlebotomy Training
Lab Classroom
12/10/2014
0900-1100
Rhythm Response
12/10/2014
1530-1730
Healing Touch
12/11/2014
0830-1230
PALS Recertification
12/11/2014
1200-1300
Cancer Conference
McAuley Room
12/12/2014
0800-1630
Clinical Aromatherapy
Vincent de Paul Room
12/15/2014
0830-1600
Preceptor Workshop Initial Class
Calhoun Room
12/16/2014
0800-1100
SafetyFirst
North Auditorium
12/16/2014
1400-1600
Heartsaver CPR
12/17/2014
0730-1800
ACLS
12/17/2014
0800-1200
BLS
Skills Lab
12/17/2014
1300-1700
BLS
Skills Lab
12/18/2014
1200-1300
Cancer Conference
McAuley Room
12/18/2014
0800-1830
PALS Initial Training
Skills Lab
12/18/2014
1200-1300
De-Stressing in a Stressful Environment
Dublin Room
12/23/2014
0800-1400
CPI Initial Training
12/29/2014
1300-1700
Preceptor Update
Calhoun Room
12/30/2014
0800-1200
Preceptor Update
Calhoun Room
1/6/2015
1400-1600
Heartsaver CPR
1/9/2015
0800-1600
Basic Dysrhythmia Day 1
1/13/2015
0800-1600
Dunkerton Room
1/14/2015
0800-1600
Dunkerton Room
1/16/2015
0800-1200
Dunkerton Room
Magnet Source
of Evidence
NK 2, SE 2EO
ARNA State Conference
Annually, the Arkansas Nurses’ Association holds
a state conference. Participants can attend
educational sessions, visit vendor booths, and
network with other nurses. Research projects are
presented via lecture or poster presentation.
Clinical Educators from CHI SV displayed their
research project titled Learner’s Perception
of Simulation: An Evaluation. Picture above
from left to right are Lana St. Clair, MSN,
RN; Patti Esmail, MSN-Ed, RN, CCRN; and
Amy Ramick, MNSc, RN, CS-BC.
Amy Funderburk, MSN, RN, NE-BC,
Executive Director of JSHI, was part of a panel discussion on leadership issues, current trends
in nursing, and healthcare issues. (seen in the bottom picture, third from the left)
Magnet Source
of Evidence
EP 9
Inclement Weather
It is that time of year again…..inclement weather season! As a reminder, the administrator on
call or the Chief People Officer in collaboration with the Director of Security will determine if
an inclement weather declaration is in order. Marketing will send communication out to staff,
media, and activate the inclement weather phone message (501-552-ICEE). Staff will be classified as essential (directly involved with patient care) or non-essential (not involved in direct
patient care). All essential personnel will be required to report to work as regularly scheduled
in the hospitals. Clinic personnel should contact their manager to find out if they must come
to work. For any questions, please refer to Human Resources Policy 303.
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 11
Happy Birthday Baby Jesus!
February 6, 2015
Jack Stephens Heart
Institute will sponsor the
Let’s Talk Heart
Symposium
The Symposium will
held at CHI SVI Center
for Health Education
More information will be
coming soon.
Nursing Contact Hours
In honor of the birth of our Savior, the Nursing Unit Councils of Congress are sponsoring the
biannual RICE project that will benefit The Crisis Pregnancy Center of Central Arkansas.
All departments are welcome to contribute.
Needed items: Diapers sizes 4, 5, 6
Pull-ups sizes 2T & 3T
Pacifiers
Diaper Bags
Baby Lotion
Wipes
Baby Wash
Bottles
Each area should have a collection box. Unit Council
Representatives will bring these items to Congress
December 2, 2014.
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 4EO
Ebola Algorithm
Magnet Source
of Evidence
EP 6
Magnet Source
of Evidence
EP 6, EP 20EO
Is it Flu or Ebola
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a guide for healthcare
providers to help distinguish between the Flu and Ebola.
Flu


Ebola
The flu is a common, contagious respi
ratory illness caused the influenza virus.
It can be mild to severe and complications can lead to death.
The flu is spread mainly through droplets when a person sneezes, coughs, or
talks. It can be spread before, during ,
and after a person is sick.

Signs and symptoms can develop within
two days after exposure and come on
quickly.

Symptoms: fever, headache, muscle or
body aches, fatigue, cough, sore throat,
runny or stuffy nose

Ebola is rare and deadly disease caused by
the Ebola virus.
February 6, 2015
Ebola can only be spread through direct
contact with blood or body fluids. It is not
spread in the air or by food or water.

Signs and symptoms can appear 2-21 days
after exposure. The average time is 10 days
and symptoms develop over several days.
Ebola can’t be spread until the symptoms
are present.

Symptoms: fever, severe headache, muscle
pain, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea after 3-6
days, sever weakness, stomach pain,
unexplained bleeding or bruising
Jack Stephens Heart
Let’s Talk Heart
Symposium
The Symposium will
Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html
Ebola Preparedness
Magnet Source
of Evidence
EP 6, EP 20EO
CHI St. Vincent has been taking steps to ensure that every precaution is in place to effectively
care for an Ebola patient should the occasion arise. There have been Ebola town halls in
which Infection Prevention and Administrators provided education on the Ebola virus.
Emergency Department coworkers have already been trained on safely donning and doffing
PPE. Phase II of an education plan is now being rolled out to critical care units, Radiology,
Respiratory Therapy, and EVS.
coming soon.
Anyone interested in volunteering to care for an Ebola patient should contact Tyler McDonald,
Director of Nursing Operations, at [email protected]. Tyler will need your
name, contact information, position (RN, PCT, etc.), facility,
department, and manager’s name. Focused education and proper
PPE techniques will be provided to the volunteers.
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 4EO
Magnet Source
of Evidence
EP 3EO
NDNQI Drawing Winners
In recognition of outstanding unit participation, eligible nurses in each units that reached 90% or greater overall participation in
the October NDNQI RN Satisfaction Survey were entered into two drawings at each campus for a chance to win a gift basket
which included a 60 minute massage, aromatherapy and other self-care items.
Congratulations to the following winners:
CHI SVI_NSICU – Margaret Moore, RN
CHI SVM_MedSurg SD – Cindy Green, RN
CHI SVI_8E – Geraldine Starks, RN
CHI SVM_OR – Samantha Dixon, RN
CHI SVN_ICU –Myra Smith, RN
CHI SVHS_OPD – Christy Matthews, RN
CHI SVN_ICU – Paula Ellis, RN
CHI SVHS_GI Lab – Jennifer Haus, RN
Auxiliary Grants
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 11
Departments wishing to request a grant from the CHI St. Vincent Auxiliary should submit a request in writing accompanied by
a completed grant application to the office of Auxiliary and Volunteer Services at CHI St. Vincent Little Rock by February 1,
2015.
CHI SV Foundation Visit
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 4EO, SE 11
Members of CHI St. Vincent Foundation Board visited the CHI St. Vincent Infirmary simulation labs to watch demonstrations
with the SimMan and SimMom. Members of CHI SVI staff and Clinical Educators went through several scenarios with the
manikins, such as PCA overdose, vaginal delivery, and cardiac arrest. The Education Department is seeking further funding to
expand the simulation labs and add more equipment. Simulation provides hands-on training that helps nurses successfully
navigate emergent situations and improve patient outcomes. CHI St. Vincent is one of the few non-teaching hospitals in the
state that has high fidelity simulation manikins. We are the first in the nation to own the automatic birthing simulator!
LRBNAA Holistic Nursing
Magnet Source
of Evidence
OO13
The Little Rock Black Nurses Association of Arkansas
sponsored a conference, Holistic Nursing: Mind, Body
Spirit & Finances, October 25, 2014. There were over
forty nurses that attended.
February 6, 2015
Speakers were Marie Mesidor, Ph. D., Clinical
Psychologist; Benjamin Moore, Financial Advisor;
Keiona Middleton, Certified Personal Trainer; and
Roderick McLean, Ph. D., United Methodist
Minister.
Jack Stephens Heart
Let’s Talk Heart
Symposium
Patient Safety Huddle Facts
Magnet Source
of Evidence
EP 22EO
Patient safety during hospitalization is of growing concern for both healthcare providers and
patients. Verbal communication is essential when transferring information about the patient’s
care. However, information conveyed can easily be lost or misinterpreted at each shift transition. Safety is a key component of CHI St. Vincent’s FY15 goals. In October 2014, four units
in the health system piloted unit huddles to improve communication across shifts and patient
safety outcomes on nursing units. The unit huddle focuses on detection of risk factors and
prevention of harm. Huddles create a forum for examining nursing processes, troubleshooting,
and resolution of conflict in patient care.
The Symposium will
coming soon.
Unit huddles will be implemented on inpatient nursing units across all 4 hospitals beginning
December 2014. Training is currently in progress in those areas. These huddles are one way
that CHI St. Vincent is working to identify and resolve issues related to patient safety.
The huddle process is part of the CHI Clinical Process Excellence (CPE) initiative. It is a way
to engage all employees in two-way communication to improve quality and safety. The huddles will focus on fall risks, CVL/PICC, Foley management, restraints, pressure ulcers, service
recovery, and other staff identified concerns.
Our FY2015 goal is zero events of harm caused by preventable mistakes.
Patient Safety Huddles will help CHI St. Vincent accomplish is important goal!
Closed Safety Board
Open Safety Board
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 4EO
Magnet Source
of Evidence
EP 18EO, OO3
A safety story is published and distributed each month to share knowledge an lessons learned from events that have occurred.
To obtain the safety story of the month: Ask you Manager/ Director ************ Ask your Unit Council Chair who represents
your unit at Congress********** Go to the CHI St. Vincent Insider.
Before a safety story is shard and distributed, the Quality/Safety Council reviews the story to ensure that the employee,
patients and physicians can not be identified. The name of the author who submits the story is only published with
permission of that author. Anyone can and should report near miss safety events or true safety events that cause harm. To
complete an IRIS report go to the CHI St. Vincent Insider >>Web Apps (at top of page) >> IRIS Report.
Near Miss Safety Event
A nurse was in a patient’s room charting (patient #1). Another patient (patient #2) called for her. She went to that room to check
on the patient. She had cared for this patient for several days and knew the medications the patient was prescribed. It was time
for a new IV to be hung on patient #2. When she returned to the room with the IV, she scanned medication and checked two
patient identifiers and scanned the patient armband. The computer gave her an error message. She looked at the MAR again
and discovered that it was the first patient’s chart that was pulled up. When she logged in to the computer in patient #2’s room,
patient #1’s chart came up since she had not logged out in patient #1’s room.
By scanning the drug, checking two identifiers, and scanning the patient armband, the computer stopped her from charting on or
administering a medication to the wrong patient.
Questions for thought:
1. What if she had not scanned the medication and the patient’s armband?
2. What if she had administer a medication to patient #2 that was intended for patient #1?
3. What if another nurse entered patient #1’s room and started charting?
Magnet Sources of Evidence
Magnet Program Sources of Evidence:
Transformational Leadership (TL)
TL 2- Advocacy allocation of resources to support organizational or unit goals
TL 5– Nurse Leaders lead through planned and unplanned change
TL 6– Mentoring/ Succession planning
TL 9EO– communication between Nurse Leaders and clinical nurse leads to change in nurse practice environment,
patient experience, nursing practice
Structural Empowerment (SE)
SE 1EO– Clinical nurses are involved in interprofessional decision-making groups at the organizational level.
SE 2EO– The healthcare organization supports nurses’ participation in local, regional, national or international professional organizations.
SE 3EO– The organization supports nurses’ continuous professional development; Certification.
SE 4EO– Nurses participate in professional development activities designed to improve their knowledge, skills and/
or practices in the workplace. Professional development activities are designed to improve the professional practice
of nursing or patient outcomes, or both. May include interprofessional activities.
SE 5– Nursing education opportunities are provided for those interested in a nursing career.
SE 6– The organization provides opportunities to improve nurses’ expertise in effectively teaching a patient or family.
SE 7– The organization facilitates the effective transition of registered nurse and advanced practice registered
nurses into the work environment.
SE 9– Community healthcare outreach
SE 10EO– Improvement in community healthcare need as a result of nurses’ partnership.
SE 11– Nurses are recognized for their contributions in addressing the strategic priorities of the organization.
Exemplary Professional Practice (EP)
EP 1– Clinical nurses are involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of the professional practice
model.
EP 2EO– Improvement in nursing practice as a result of clinical nurses’ involvement in PPM evaluation
EP 3EO– RN Satisfaction
EP 6– Nurses incorporate regulatory and specialty standards/guidelines into the development and implementation of
the care delivery system.
EP 7 EO– Nurses systematically evaluate professional organizations’ standards of practice, incorporating them into
the organization’s professional practice model and care delivery system.
EP 8EO– Use of internal/ external consultants.
EP 9– Modifying staffing.
EP 11EO– Recruitment and retention activities
EP 18EO– Workplace safety (needle sticks, injury, improvements).
EP 20EO– Improvement in patient safety– unit activities
EP 22EO– Nurse Sensitive Indicator: falls, HAPU, CAUTI, CLABSI, Core Measures, ambulatory outcomes
EP 23EO– Patient satisfaction.
New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements (NK)
NK 1EO– Nursing research study
NK 2– Nurses disseminate the organization’s nursing research findings to internal and external audiences.
NK 3– Clinical nurses evaluate and use evidence-based findings in their practice.
NK 4EO– Improvement resulting from innovation.
Organizational Overview (OO)
003– Annual Reports, Quality Plans, Patient Safety Plan, Strategic Plans
007– BSN Plan to increase to 80% by 2020
008– PPM Schematic; Description of CDS
0011– APRN credentialing policy and process
0013– Caregiver stress, diversity, rights, confidentiality
Sources of Evidence from ANCC 12/2013 Magnet Manual.
Professional Development Fair
Magnet Source
of Evidence
SE 4EO, 007
The first Professional Development Fair for nurses with a spotlight on education, certification,
and professional nursing organizations was presented in collaboration with the Recruitment &
Retention Council, Staff Education Council, Human Resources, and Clinical Education on
November 11-12, 2014. The theme was “Imagine the Power of Nursing.” Twelve schools of
nursing and twelve nursing organizations were present. Forty-four nurses attend at CHI St.
Vincent Hot Springs and 105 nurses attending at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary.
Clinical nurses were part of the planning group, were facilitators, and staff the different booths.
The most popular stations were those addressing the Nursing Clinical Advancement Program
and certifications. Other stations included ANCC Magnet, Tuition Reimbursement, support for
Professional Nursing Membership, the DAISY Award, and UALR Scholarships. Nurses also
participated in the Educational Survey and the results will be presented to NEOC in January
2015. Numerous door prizes were awarded.
There was interest expressed in starting two local chapters for national nursing organizations.
Contact the following if you are interested:
American Association for Neuroscience Nurses - Niki Miner, BSN, RN, CNRN, CHI SVI_5E/NSICU Nurse Manager, 501-552-3523, [email protected] and Fran Werfel Mann, RN, Nurse Manager Hot Springs, 501-6621182, [email protected]
American Holistic Nurses Association- Dora Thompson, RN, CHI SVN_ICU, at DEThompson@stvincent health.com
or 501-213-5764

November - CHI St. Vincent

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