Annual Nursing Update - Intermountain Healthcare

I n t e r m o u n ta i n ’ s 2 0 0 6Nursing AccomplishmentsWhen a nurse walks into a room, healing begins. When in need of medical attention and care,we all take comfort knowing a nurse is there — whether it’s from a gentle smile or skill in performinga procedure. Nurses are at the heart of healthcare; they are a critical part of the healthcareteam. At Intermountain, the Council of Chief Nursing Officers provides direction in creating anenvironment of participatory nursing. By working with this Council, our Nursing Leadership,Nursing Education, Nursing Research, and Nursing Practice Councils are able to involve nurses atevery level and position in Intermountain.Because of this, our accomplishments support Intermountain’s mission for clinical excellencesystemwide. The following is a brief summary of major accomplishments in Nursing in 2006.They capture our commitment to Intermountain’s mission and vision, and demonstrate our progressas we strive to provide extraordinary care in all its dimensions.K a r e n K i n g , R N , M S N , M A , C N A A , B CAssistant Vice President of Nursing, Clinical Operations. . . 7 . . .