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Journey on Pathway to Excellence

Leadership Symposium April 19, 2011. Engaging the Workforce in Key Projects. Journey on Pathway to Excellence. Linda Whaley, MS, RN, Vice President Clinical Services Amy Stark MSN, RN-BC, Professional Practice Development Coordinator Deb Shriver MSN, RN, CENP, Chief Nurse Executive.

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Journey on Pathway to Excellence

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  1. Leadership Symposium April 19, 2011 Engaging the Workforce in Key Projects Journey on Pathway to Excellence Linda Whaley, MS, RN, Vice President Clinical Services Amy Stark MSN, RN-BC, Professional Practice Development Coordinator Deb Shriver MSN, RN, CENP, Chief Nurse Executive

  2. What is the Pathway To Excellence? American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Designation to promote excellence in nursing and health care Same organization for Magnet

  3. Pathway to Excellence Designation Substantiates the professional satisfaction of all Identifies best places to work Confirms excellence to the public Creates positive impact on environment, culture, recruitment, and retention 3

  4. Creating Positive Work Places Hospital award, not a nursing award Takes all disciplines It is an interdisciplinary award Work Environment Values/ Supports Nursing and Other Staff Nursing Satisfaction 4

  5. Create Interdisciplinary Team to Brainstorm Ideas • Public Relations • Great ideas • Know how to promote • Publicize events • Members of Engagement Committees • Employee Engagement • Tied Pathway events to existing employee appreciation celebrations • Interdisciplinary Team Members • Safety/security • Infection prevention • Engage staff in participating and planning • Events • Educational sessions 5

  6. Establish a Timeline as Appropriate 8 months to prepare 8 characters identified in “Theme” 12 standards to cover Some months combined 2 standards that were similar and education was provided on a schedule 6

  7. Tie the initiative to something to which staff can relate Generate enthusiasm Include many staff Appeal to sight, sound, taste Be creative Make it fun Create a theme

  8. The journey The Yellow brick road • Standard 1: Staff have input into decisions that impact their practice • Wicked Witch: Wants the power to make all the decisions Kickoff in October, 2010 Pathway to Excellence

  9. The journey The Yellow brick road • Standard 4: Orientation prepares new staff • Standard 6: Professional development is provided and utilized • Scarecrow: “If I only had a brain…” November, 2010 Pathway to excellence

  10. The Journey The Yellow brick road • Standard 2: The work environment is safe and healthy • Standard 3: Systems are in place to address patient care and practice concerns • Lion: Have the courage to report patient safety concerns December, 2010 Pathway to Excellence

  11. The Journey The Yellow brick road • Standard 7: Competitive wages/salaries are in place • Standard 9: A balanced lifestyle is encouraged • Dorothy: “There’s no place like home.” January, 2011 Pathway to Excellence

  12. The Journey The Yellow brick road • Standard 11: Managers are competent and accountable • Tin Man: Managers have a heart – are advocates for patients and staff February, 2011 Pathway to Excellence

  13. The Journey The Yellow brick road • Standard 5: The CNO is qualified and participates in all levels of the facility • Standard 10: Collaborative interdisciplinary relationships are valued and supported • Glinda: Helps us on our march to excellence March, 2011 Pathway to Excellence

  14. The Journey The Yellow brick road • Standard 12: A quality program and evidence-based practices are utilized • Toto: He is with us the entire journey April, 2011 Pathway to Excellence

  15. The Journey The Yellow brick road • Standard 8: Staff are recognized for achievements • Wizard: Awards to Scarecrow, Lion, and Tin Man May, 2011 Pathway to Excellence

  16. Kickoff event

  17. Kickoff event

  18. Quarterly employee meetings

  19. Monthly progress updates

  20. Monthly newsletters

  21. intranet

  22. Digital signage

  23. banners

  24. Events • Keychain/ light • Mugs Employee appreciation

  25. Unit Champions

  26. Monthly drawings for prizes

  27. Staff involvement is essential in achieving Pathway to Excellence designation Using a fun, familiar theme helps to create excitement A variety of communication methods is necessary to reach all staff Lessons learned

  28. Amy Stark, MSN, RN-BC Professional Practice Development Coordinator Trinity Regional Medical Center Fort Dodge, IA 50501 515.574.6222 vratnyaj@ihs.org For more information

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