Information from this week's staff meetings - The big stuff

Staffing Update:

7C: asking for one RN position, will know next week.
PICU:  Have hired 3 RNs.  Traveler coming July 29th to help us get thru new hire orientation.



Magnet Update:

Follow the link below to see the MUSC Nursing Excellence Magnet Roadmap.  This gives the time frame for our Magnet Journey.

https://mcintranet.musc.edu/magnet/roadmap/index.html



MUSC Performance Excellence Update:

Click on the link below to see the details of last weeks Administrators, Directors, and Managers Meeting.

http://mcintranet.musc.edu/muscexcellence/communications/comm_mtgs/KeyMessagesforStaff/KeyMsgPresentations/Key_Msgs_Staff_07.16.13.pptx

Highlights Include:

• 1% pay increase to all hired before October 6, 2012 on October 6, 2013.
• Market analysis being performed. Potential for RN increase later in the FY.
• Pay for performance possible if MUHA meets its Financial Goals by April 2014.

Employee Engagement Survey Results:

PICU

• score =  3.88 (Tier II)
• overall score improved over last year
• participation improved over last year
• Strengths
• Employee relationships/communication with manager
• Organization makes every effort to deliver safe/error free care
• Work unit delivers high quality and safe care
• Work unit follow procedures for patient care and customer service
• Opportunities
• I am satisfied with my benefits
• Employees in our work unit treats each other with respect
• Organization's contribution to the community
• This organization treats employees with respect
• My pay is fair compared to other healthcare employers in the area
• I am satisfied with my job security
• Satisfaction with recognition received for doing a good job
• Different levels of this organization communicate effectively with each other
• The environment of this organization makes employees want to go above and beyond
• Information from this survey will be used to make improvements

7C

• score = 4.25 (Tier I)
• greatly improved over last year's score
• participation improved over last year
• Strengths
• Climate of trust within my work unit.
• Have the tools/resources to provide the best care.
• Good relationship with nurse manager.
• When appropriate, can act on my own without asking for approval.
• My work unit works well together.
• Opportunities
• I would like to be working at this organization 3 years from now.
• My work unit is adequately staffed.
• Different levels of this organization communicate effectively with each other.

I have highlighted the areas that we as units can work together to improve.  I will post pages in the break room to collect ideas for making our action plans on how to continue to improve employee engagement and satisfaction in our areas. I will also continue to advocate for our units at higher levels.  I truly want the PICU and 7C to be healthy work environments where we all feel respected, appreciated, safe, and fulfilled.

Look for your opportunity to make suggestions by the first of next week.  Also, you can always email me with ideas or bring them in person.

Culture of Safety Survey:

7C:

63% positive responses
Top 5 percent of hospital units in terms of perception of culture of safety

PICU:

47% positive responses
Exceeded hospital goal

Most of the concerns on both units centered around adequate staffing and communiction/handoff procedures.  We will be brainstorming on how to improve these areas and make an action plan.