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Kim Henrichsen, CNO, RN, MAWe are looking forward to developing — andstrengthening — relationships as a result of ournew structure that formally integrates nursing.This will provide opportunities to further advanceand support professional nursing practice as weforge ahead together toward Magnet designation.Collaborative efforts between Dixie RegionalMedical Center and Valley View Medical Centerled to a successful Level 2 Nursery at Valley View in 2006. Also, the OperatingRoom, Same Day Surgery, Endoscopy, and Post Anesthesia units at ValleyView have been integrated into one Perioperative team. We have also completedunit-specific orientation programs, including training for our Labor andDelivery nurses who are now on-call for unplanned C-Sections.In 2006, Garfield Memorial began a long-awaited expansion of their facility,which will include a new trauma room and an increased number of rooms inthe Emergency Department; completion is anticipated in 2007.We have successfully implemented HELP 1 nursing documentation atDixie with plans to complete implementation at Valley View in 2007 aswe continue to expand our electronic resources.Our nurses’ support of clinical excellence facilitated great achievementin 2006: We met Clinical Program Board goals and exceeded stateand national levels in the majority of CMS measures; Dixie and ValleyView both underwent successful Joint Commission surveys; a newmultidisciplinary stroke program at Dixie has been very successful; andour partnership with local schools of nursing continues to flourish.. . . 2 0 . . . Southwest Region2 0 0 7 G o a l s• Complete Magnet Gap Analysis at Garfield and Valley ViewMedical Center, continue our journey towards achieving Magnetdesignation regionally• Continue the implementation of electronic documentation systems,including barcoding• Achieve Clinical Program, Joint Commission, CMS and PatientSafety goals• Improve the time spent by Nursing leaders in professionaldevelopment of their staff
Primary Children’s Medical CenterKaty Welkie, CNO, MBA, RN, BSN2006 was a year of planning and impressivegrowth. Primary Children’s celebrated new spaces,new electronic resources, and individual anddepartment successes.Hematology-Oncology Services moved to thesame floor, which completed a 5-year plan tocreate a cancer transplant center; BehavioralHealth moved off-site to Wasatch Canyons. TheInfant Medical-Surgical Unit continued refurbishing their pods and plansfor an 8-bed vertical expansion. Additionally, we began construction ona 17-room expansion; staff was actively involved in the design of thepatient-care area, intended to be both pleasing to patients and families andefficient and functional for staff. We created, piloted and implementedmany new tools, programs and care process models.2 0 0 7 G o a l s• Continue our path to Magnet designation• Develop nursing leadership skills• Continue our efforts in recruitment and retention• Enhance communication within Nursing and betweenother departments• Implement Healing Commitments and Healing Connections• Continue to collaborate with Urban South Region on thedevelopment of their pediatric program• Continue to collaborate on the development of the pediatricprogram at Riverton HospitalIn 2006, we hired a Magnet Coordinator and submitted our application.Magnet Champions are actively involved in leading their units toward ourquest for excellence. Many people and departments joined together tointroduce the Magnet journey to Primary Children’s, and to create anatmosphere of positive energy that celebrates the joy in the journey.A Nursing Research Council was created to develop a nursing culturethat embraces evidence-based practice. We implemented the Donationafter Cardiac Death (DCD) policy and have been recognized as the bestin the country for pediatric DCD. We also received the second annualMedal of Honor for having a greater than 75 percent donation rate forall eligible donors.We continue to educate and support nurses who desire certification andNursing Management has lead the way; 10 earned either a bachelor’s ormaster’s degree.. . . 2 1 . . .
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