My Story/Our Story

As mentioned previously in staff meetings, we are starting a new process to develop more personal relationships with our patients and families.  My Story/Our Story consist of a few questions about the patient, the family, likes, dislikes, etc.  RNs will ask the questions and fill in the answers on the My/Our Story form upon admission and display it at the patient's bedside.  The goal would be for all health care providers to look at that form before interacting with the patient or family to get to know them a bit better.  This process greatly increased patient satisfaction in the pilot unit.  In PICU, Ms. Carrie placed an Our Story form in each blank kardex to remind the RN to fill it out.  On 7C, the forms are with all other paper forms.  Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Erin

Mark Your Calendars!

TUESDAY, APRIL 8th 12-1pm: PICU Nursing Leadership Council

This is the nursing council for the PICU. All RNs are welcome (and encouraged) to attend. We meet in the conference room on the unit, where the residents room is. See you all there!!

MONDAY, APRIL 28th 12-1pm: Open Forum Magnet Meeting with Hospital Leadership

I would love to have at least one person (or more) join me at this meeting to represent the PICU. It is going to be an opportunity to have questions answered directly from hospital leadership and to learn more about the magnet journey.

Certification due to expire within 30/60/90 days

Please check the list for your name to see if you have any certifications due to expire within the next 30/60/90 days.

April 30th
BLS: Lindsay Amerman
TB: Andre Jennings
FIT: Andre Jennings

May 31st
TB: Karen Loury
       Lauren Mercede
       Amy Russell
       Kylie Weddington

June 30th
TB: Lindsay Amerman      Shane Crawford
       Emily Dorman            Kelly Grommersch
       Michelle Liechty        Mary Carla London
       Kelli Masters              Lisa McCormick
       Philip Schlabs             Kate Seay
       Kate Siegfried             Amanda Smith
       Trel Terry                    Julianne Walsh
       

Free IV course- Let Erin know if interested

IV Therapy: Tips and Techniques April 25, 2014    8:00 am - 3:30 pm    MUSC Simulation Lab College of Nursing 99 Jonathan Lucas Street Charleston, SC 29425 Description: This practical skills-based course is designed to provide participants with knowledge and hands-on experience to increase competency and skill level for performing IV Therapy.  Reviews of legal, professional and safety issues are included, as well as age specific considerations, complications, central lines, practical skills assessments, and tips for success with IVs. Course Instructor:  Wilma Rice, MSN, RN, CEN Objectives: 1. Identify legal/professional liabilities of the RN/LPN pertaining to IV therapy. 2. List two IV considerations for various age groups. 3. Perform peripheral IV insertion utilizing proper technique. 4. Discuss central lines. 5. Identify complications associated with IV therapy. Target Audience & Continuing Education Credits:  Nursing:  This nursing continuing education activity awards 6.0 contact hours upon successful completion. Lowcountry AHEC is an approved provider of continuing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.     All Participants:  This program provides 6.0 clock hours (0.60 CEUs) by Lowcountry AHEC and meets SC AHEC Continuing Education Best Practice Standards. Fees, Locations, Registration & Course Information: Fees: Consortium Members: $10.00      Non-Members: $80.00          Full-Time Students: $60.00  (MUSC CH: FREE!)                                                                     *CLASS LIMITED TO 15 Location: MUSC Sim Lab, College of Nursing, 99 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston, SC 29425                                             Attendance & Cancellation Policy                                  Register Now!!

Education Reminders

A few reminders:

EPIC
Please check your email for instructions for registering for EPIC training, and make sure you sign up in the break rooms as well.  Contact me ASAP with any issues, thanks.

CVLs
I want to clarify central line documentation: when assessing the "site appearance" you are looking at the insertion site, not the dressing.  If the sutures/stat-lock are not secure, please document this.  If you have notified an MD (as you should ANY time a line is not secure) please document this as well.  The "site dressing" documentation is separate.  A line that is not secure is an urgent matter that requires MD notification.  I have heard "they know about it" and "they don't care" yet nothing is documented.  If you continue to receive these responses, please let me know (and document it!)

I will be starting L/D/A rounds daily around 12pm.  I will be assessing all patients for the necessity, security, and patency of their Lines, Drains and Airways.   I hope this extra assessment will help decrease our CAUTI rates and ensure the safety and security of our lines and airways.   

Competency
Many of you have been working on your competency packets, which is great.  Let me know if you're encountering issues.  We should have the PD Cycler available in PICU within the next few weeks.

PICU Half-Pint training
If you haven't done so already, please complete the half-pint study training videos.  I do not want this training to overlap EPIC.  I realize this is A LOT to ask of you all this year- many new systems, equipment and processes.  That is why I want you get things done one piece at a time.

As always, don't hesitate to email me with any questions or concerns.  Thanks everyone!
Erin

Nominate one of our awesome nurses for Nurse of the Year!

Please see below for instructions on how to nominate a peer for MUSC Nurse of the Year.  We will also honor one RN per unit.  Please submit your unit nominations via the Survey Monkey links below no later than April 1st.

 

PICU Nominations:   https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7MMZFX6

7C Nominations:   https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7XQZ3RS

Hospital-wide Nominations:

Each year MUSC honors the "Nurse of the Year." This year, winners will be selected in seven categories, Leadership and the six components of the Professional Practice Model (PPM): Expertise, Innovation, Accountability, Advocacy, Integrity, and Collaboration. Criteria for each category are provided below and on the Nomination Form, linked from the NOY home page.  Nominees must be employed as a Clinical Nurse, Nursing Professional Development Facilitator (previously titled Nurse Educator), or Nurse Manager.

Requirements for all nominees:

1.         The nominee must be a registered nurse in current position for at least one year.

2.         The nominee must be respected and admired by patients, families, co-workers and students.

3.         The nominee always adheres to MUSC Standards of Behavior.

4.         The nominee cannot be in current disciplinary action.

5.         The nominee is employed by MUHA in a permanent position.

All nominations must be submitted online and received by noon April 2, 2014.

A link to NOY nomination info is available in the News section of the medcenter intranet home page.

NOY home page w/ Information and timeline –

https://www.musc.edu/medcenter/nursing/noy/2014/index.html

NOY Process –

https://www.musc.edu/medcenter/nursing/noy/2014/process_and_ideas.htm

Please let us know if you have questions.

Thank you, 

Katie Steidle, MSN, RN-BC  and Heather Sodee, BSN, RN

Nurse Alliance Co Chairs

Award Categories and Criteria

Innovation

Candidate must have demonstrated one of the following:

·         Used scientific to shape nursing practice, building knowledge that moves the discipline of nursing forward and enhances the care of people, families, as well as the community

·         Completed the evidence based practice workshop

·         Completed the clinical scholars program

·         Utilized new technology to improve care of patients

·         Implemented an evidence based project in their department

Integrity

Candidate must have demonstrated one of the following:

·         Using the ANA code of ethics demonstrated the care of one’s self and colleagues

·         Demonstrated the importance of professional development

·         Was a member of a professional organization

Accountability

Candidate must have demonstrated one of the following:

·         Demonstrated the MUSC professional standards of behavior

·         Implemented a project that demonstrated fiscal responsibility

·         Standing member of a committee

·         Implemented a project that improved regulatory compliance

Advocacy

Candidate must have demonstrated one of the following:

·         Daisy Award winner

·         Ensure that the concerns of patients and families are included in the treatment process

·         Resource for patients and families

Collaboration

Candidate must have demonstrated on of the following:

·         Precepted a new employee

·         Active member of an interdisciplinary Improve team

·         Member of an interdisciplinary committee that improved either patient care or work environment

Expertise

Candidate must be one of the following:

·         CN III

·         Certified in their specialty

·         Have an advanced practice degree

·         Demonstrated expert level in care provided using Benner’s model from novice to expert

Leadership         

Candidate must demonstrate one of the following:

·         Committee chair or co-chair

·         Implemented a department based project that improved the care of patients and furthered the knowledge of staff

·         Effectively communicates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the safe practice in their specialty

Magnet Update

Magnet Update

February Announcements:

-          There is a committee that is at the starting phase of looking into making an MUSC app.  Amber Patterson is the only nurse on this committee and if you have ideas or suggestions you can e-mail them to her.

-          Questions about BSN programs? Marilyn Shaffner recently sent an e-mail on how to sign up for a one on one Transcript Review Session with Carolyn Page, the Director of Student Services at the MUSC College of Nursing. Carolyn will review individual transcripts and provide guidance on coursework that may be needed to enter a typical BSN program.

-          CCRN Update: If you would like to use a review course I have for the CCRN let me know and I will give you information on how to access it!

Important Dates:

-          Tuesday March 11, 2014, 1200: PICU Leadership Council Meeting (all RNs welcome to attend- I’m going for the first time!)

-          Monday, April 28, 2014: Question and Answer session with upper level leadership

o   Let me know if you want to attend- great chance to voice questions and get answers directly from hospital leadership

o   The last Q&A session was posted to the blog on Jan. 31.This time the format will be more informal.   

In Your Mail Box:

-          There is an overview I made of the Nursing Excellence Roadmap with key points about our hospital to be familiar with (Nursing Strategic Plan, Professional Practice Model, Care Delivery Model, etc.)

-          When magnet surveyors come this Fall they will want to know how our nurses exemplify these ideals. Luckily, all of this information will be in the Magnet Binder and it is all easy to come up with examples of, thanks to how awesome our nurses are!

-          For example a core value of the professional practice model is collaboration, how do we exemplify this? Participation in multi-disciplinary rounds, including family members in decision making, consulting pharmacy, dietary, etc.

Kelsey