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Editor’s Notes Clinical Education Update, June 2013 Commendation for SJO Surgical Staff March 2013 Surgical Services recently achieved the CNOR Strong designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI), one of the largest specialty nursing credentialing organizations. This designation is awarded when 50 percent or greater of the operating room RN’s attain specialty certification. The CNOR Strong status is a measurable way of recognizing a nurse’s accomplishments. Research shows that nurses who earn the CNOR credential have greater confidence in their clinical practice, having validated their specialty knowledge and skills. Certified nurses are empowered to advance a culture of patient safety by mastering the standards of perioperative practice, promoting professionalism, and improving patient outcomes. CCI created the CNOR Strong program because they realize that many facilities make a commitment to excellence by supporting their perioperative nurses who make it their goal to attain and maintain their CNOR certification. W elcome to the June Summer Edition of the Clinical Education Update! Please enjoy some beautiful pictures of our Nurse Week Award recipients. The awards were presented by Jeremy Zoch, COO and Katie Skelton, CNO in the Muth Healing Garden on a beautiful, blustery May day. The May Magnet Meeting, Shaping the Future of Nursing, was a full day filled with excitement and information about where we are headed in healthcare. Check out some fun pictures! Our Magnet journey to redesignation in 2015 has officially started! Don’t forget to register for an upcoming Clinical Advancement Workshop in August or September to learn more about the process to becoming a Clinical Nurse III or IV. Also be sure to congratulate your peers who have recently graduated and/or received certification! The list is growing! We hope you enjoy this edition as you make some fun vacation plans for summer, 2013! Editors: Kathy Dureault, RN, MSN, CPAN Sharon Kleinheinz, RN, MSN, CNOR Formatting Editor: Phyllis Sharum INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Editor’s Notes Commendation for Surgical Staff 1 Celebrating the Success of our Staff 2,3 Nurse Week Awards 4 Nurse Week Photos 5 2013 Clinical Advancement Work- shops 6 Nursing Poster and Podium Presentations 7,8 News Alerts 8 HeartCode: BLS 9,10 Up and Coming & Patient Identification 11 Caritas Process Three 12 Magnet Meeting & Nursing Research Fair 13 Burlew’s Clues 14 Administrative Policies & Procedures 15 Clinical Policies & Procedures 16 New Hours for ACLS Recertification Classes Beginning in July, ACLS Recertification Class hours will be: 8:30am –3:00pm 4 CE’s will be provided. Computer Class Schedule 17

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Editor’s Notes

Clinical Education Update, June 2013

Commendation for SJO Surgical Staff March 2013

Surgical Services recently achieved the CNOR Strong designation from the Competency &

Credentialing Institute (CCI), one of the largest specialty nursing credentialing organizations.

This designation is awarded when 50 percent or greater of the operating room RN’s attain

specialty certification. The CNOR Strong status is a measurable way of recognizing a nurse’s

accomplishments.

Research shows that nurses who earn the CNOR credential have greater confidence in their

clinical practice, having validated their specialty knowledge and skills. Certified nurses are

empowered to advance a culture of patient safety by mastering the standards of

perioperative practice, promoting professionalism, and improving patient outcomes.

CCI created the CNOR Strong program because they realize that many facilities make a

commitment to excellence by supporting their perioperative nurses who make it their goal to

attain and maintain their CNOR certification.

W elcome to the June Summer Edition of the Clinical Education Update!

Please enjoy some beautiful pictures of our Nurse Week Award recipients. The

awards were presented by Jeremy Zoch, COO and Katie Skelton, CNO in the Muth Healing

Garden on a beautiful, blustery May day.

The May Magnet Meeting, Shaping the Future of Nursing, was a full day filled with

excitement and information about where we are headed in healthcare. Check out some fun

pictures! Our Magnet journey to redesignation in 2015 has officially started!

Don’t forget to register for an upcoming Clinical Advancement Workshop in August or

September to learn more about the process to becoming a Clinical Nurse III or IV.

Also be sure to congratulate your peers who have recently graduated and/or received

certification! The list is growing!

We hope you enjoy this edition as you make some fun vacation plans for summer, 2013!

Editors:

Kathy Dureault,

RN, MSN, CPAN

Sharon Kleinheinz,

RN, MSN, CNOR

Formatting Editor:

Phyllis Sharum

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Editor’s Notes

Commendation for Surgical Staff

1

Celebrating the Success of our

Staff

2,3

Nurse Week Awards 4

Nurse Week Photos 5

2013 Clinical Advancement Work-

shops

6

Nursing Poster and Podium

Presentations

7,8

News Alerts 8

HeartCode: BLS 9,10

Up and Coming &

Patient Identification

11

Caritas Process Three 12

Magnet Meeting &

Nursing Research Fair

13

Burlew’s Clues 14

Administrative Policies

& Procedures

15

Clinical Policies &

Procedures

16

New Hours for ACLS Recertification Classes

Beginning in July, ACLS Recertification Class hours will be:

8:30am –3:00pm

4 CE’s will be provided.

Computer Class Schedule 17

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Celebrating the Success of our Staff

Let’s congratulate the following staff who graduated with nursing degrees or passed specialty certification exams

Darlene Harrold, Physician Education, graduated with an ADN from Mount St Mary’s College in Los Angeles

Teressa Polinski, PCT, Emergency Department, completed her ADN from Santa Ana College

Angela Reyes, US, Emergency Department, completed her ADN from Santa Ana College

Agnes Williams, LVN, BHS, completed her ADN from Santa Ana College

Julie Paine, PCT, Emergency Department, completed her BSN from Azusa Pacific University

Rebecca Buron, PCT, Emergency Department, completed her BSN from Azusa Pacific University

Kristine Correa, PCT, Emergency Department, completed her BSN from Azusa Pacific University

Jacoba Walsh, RN, Med/Tele Clinical Coordinator graduated with a BSN from the University of Dundee

Amanda Nogra, RN, Emergency Department, completed her BSN at University of Texas Arlington

Norma Rodriguez, RN, BSN, Clinical Coordinator in the Emergency Department, completed her MSN in Nursing

Administration at Walden University

Jose Loyola, RN, Chronic Dialysis passed the Chronic Dialysis Nurse certification exam

Kibra Ghebre, RN, Main PACU passed the CPAN certification exam

Stephen Gast, ORT, Main OR passed the CST certification exam

Sona Palmer, RN, BSN, CC, Emergency Department passed the CEN exam

_____________________________________________________________

A special congratulations to Victoria Morrison, RN, MSN FNP, Nursing Research Assistant, who received a

Leadership Award from Upsilon Beta Sigma Theta Tau and was accepted into the USC PhD nursing program

Returning to school? Trouble with APA formatting?

Here’s an answer for you!!!!

Plan to attend this 2-hour workshop that will introduce

proper APA format methods for headings, spacing,

preparing reference pages, and citations within written documents.

August 22nd - 1400-1600 or 1600-1800.

Register on HealthStream

Celebrating the Success of our Staff

As part of our commitment to Magnet, St. Joseph Hospital requires that the Wound,

Ostomy, Continence Nurses (CWOCN) be certified. In order to maintain their certification in this

constantly evolving specialty area, recertification occurs every five years. The board that administers this

exam is the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse, Certification Board (WOCNCB), and their

certification is considered the “gold standard” for this specialty. Each specialty has its own exam that

must be passed and this is comparable to a RN having their specialty certification from ANCC. Since July

of last year WOCNCB has offered a new exam for the Advanced Practice, WOCN. Darcie has just

earned the title of CWOCN-AP and is one of only forty practitioners in the United States to do so.

According to the WOCNCB, this is “the highest recognition of achievement in WOC nursing.”

Congratulations Darcie !

Accolades for Renal Services Nurses

Elaine and Cintia have been selected as advisory board members for the professional journal, Renal Business Today. Cintia Perez is the Program Chair for the 2014 National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinicals for Registered Nurses and

Technicians. Cintia gave a podium presentation at National Kidney Foundation 2013 Spring Clinical Meetings, Orlando, Florida on Certified Hemodialysis Technician Job Satisfaction

Elaine Go was accepted as a test writer for the Certified Nephrology Nurse NP Exam of the Nephrology Nursing

Certification Commission. She also delivered three podium presentations at the following state/national/international

professional organization meetings:

Monthly Laboratory Results – Looking Beyond Mineral Bone Disease and Anemia at the 33rd Annual Dialysis Conference March 9, 2013 Seattle, Washington

Dialysis Adequacy at the 2013 National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings April 5, 2013 Orlando, Florida

Recognizing Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care at the at the California Association for Nurse Practitioner’s 36th Annual Educational Conference March 24, 2013 Monterey, California

Elaine Go, NP, MSN, CNN-NP,

Nephrology Advanced Practice Nurse

Cintia Perez Pacheco, RN, BSN, CNN

Clinical Educator

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St. Joseph Hospital celebrated National Nurse Week May 6 -12, 2013

The week began with a beautiful Blessing of the Hands Ceremony in the Muth Healing Garden on Monday, May 6th.

The Nursing Research Fair was also held on Monday, May 6th. On Tuesday our nurses had the opportunity to gather

information from the 16 BSN/MSN schools that joined us for the Benefits Fair. Recipients of the 2013 Nurse Week

Awards were recognized at the Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 8th. Following the Awards Ceremony nurses

gathered in the Shelled Space to celebrate at the Nursing Reception in a lively country fair atmosphere.

2013 Nurse Week Award Recipients

STRUCTURAL EMPOWERMENT

Jeannine Loucks

Advancing the Profession of Nursing

This Award recognizes nurses who promote relationships with community organizations that improve patient outcomes.

This nurse is involved in professional organizations to advance the profession of nursing and support lifelong learning

through career advancement, precepting and mentoring.

NEW KNOWLEDGE, IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION

Jane Brugman

Evidence Based Nursing Practice

This award recognizes nurses that integrate evidence based practice to improve clinical and operational outcomes.

This nurse embraces technology and is a role model for innovation and resourcefulness.

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Kim Rossillo

Nursing Leadership

This award recognizes Executive Directors, Managers, Clinical Coordinators, Advance Practice Nurses and extended role

RNs who serve as role models by demonstrating clinical leadership. Transformational leaders demonstrate active committee

membership, project development, clinical expertise and focus on improving patient outcomes.

EXEMPLARY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Darcie Peterson

Nursing Professional Practice

This award recognizes nurses that demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration and build collegial working relationships

while promoting a culture of safety utilizing research and quality improvements results to improve nursing care.

PATIENT CARE SUPPORT EXCELLENCE

Angella Perez

Nursing Assistant Excellence

This award recognizes the major contribution of our patient care support staff to the

overall success of patient care within our organization.

(see photos of the Awards Ceremony on page 5)

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“A Nurse knows the strength of

gentleness...gives the gift of

kindness...lives a life of caring.”

Kang Hsu. M.D. was awarded the M.D. Friend of Nursing. He is our

CPOE Champion.

Daryl Flood, Renal Services, was awarded the Friend of Nursing.

Stephanie Warren, Staffing office was awarded the Friend of Nursing.

Jeannine Loucks, Behavioral Health Services,

received the award for Structural Empowerment

Kim Rossillo, Medical Telemetry, received the

award for Transformational Leadership

Jane Brugman, Critical Care, (accepted by husband,

Monty) for New Knowledge and Innovation

Darcie Peterson, Enterostomal Therapy,

received the award for Exemplary

Professional Practice

Angella Perez, Renal/Chronic Dialysis,

received the Nursing Assistant

Excellence Award

Application Development Workshop:

This one hour workshop will provide the staff Registered Nurse with the information needed and the

process to follow for advancement to a Clinical Nurse III or a Clinical Nurse IV position.

All Workshops are held at 08:00 or 11:00 each day in CR-7 for 1 hour.

Initial Application and Re-application Submission Dates

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2013 Clinical Advancement Workshop

August September

August 20 September 3

August 22 September 5

August 28 September 9

October November

Notice of Intent Due

October 1, 2013

Notice of Intent Due

October 1, 2013

Application Submission

October 14, 2013

Application Submission

October 14, 2013

Attend Clinical Development Council

October 17, 2013

Attend Clinical Development Council

October 31, 2013

Notification November Notification November

November November

Notice of Intent Due

November 1, 2013

Notice of Intent Due

November 1, 2013

Application Submission

November 11, 2013

Application Submission

November 11, 2013

Attend Clinical Development Council

November 14, 2013

Attend Clinical Development Council

November 21, 2013

Notification December Notification December

The 2013 re-application is posted on CareNet under the Nursing Center of Excellence

Page 7 Nursing Poster and Podium Presentations

July 1, 2012 through May 31, 2013

Date Location Conference Title Poster or

Podium Title of Presentation Presented

by:

Aug 1 Orange County, CA

2012 California Association for Nurse Practitioners, Orange County Region Education Program

Podium Mineral Bone Density in Chronic Kidney Disease and Update on Fabry’s Disease

Elaine Go RN. MSN, FNP, CNN

Sept 2 San Diego, CA 2012 ENA Conference Podium Rent a Psych Nurse J. Loucks RN-BC, MSN

Oct 3 Los Angeles, CA

2012 ANCC Annual Magnet Conference

Podium Improving End of Life Experience in Critical Care

V. Norman RN, MSN, CCRN

Oct 4 Costa Mesa, CA 2012 Local PANAC Chapter Podium The Perplexing Pregnant Patient

S. Dragoo RN-BC, MSN. DNP

Nov 5 Pittsburgh, PA 2012 APNA Annual Conference Podium Un-Cuffing Your Relationship with Law Enforcement

J. Loucks RN-BC, MSN

Nov 6 Pittsburgh, PA 2012 APNA Annual Conference Poster Educational Strategies Specific to Non-Psychiatric Nurses Providing Care to Patients with Co-Morbid Mental Health Issues

B. Hatch RN-BC, BA

Nov 7 Ontario, CA 2012 Sigma Theta Tau Interna-tional Odyssey

Poster Changing Pain Management Practices on Three Surgical Units

P. Walsh RN-BC, BSN

N. Balian RN-BC, MSN

Nov 8 Santa Ana, CA 2012 Orange County Breastfeed-ing Coalition on Feeding Choices

Podium Formula Feeding: Safety Precautions

C. Suchy RN MSN IBCLC

March 9,

2013

Seattle,

Washington

33rd

Annual Dialysis Conference Podium Monthly Laboratory Results –

Looking Beyond Mineral Bone Metabolism and Anemia

Elaine Go RN, MSN, FNP, CNN

March 10,

2013

Monterey,

California

CANP (California Association for Nurse Practitioners) 36

th Annual

Educational Conference

Podium Recognizing Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care

Elaine Go RN, MSN, FNP, CNN

March, 11

2013

Irvine, California March of Dimes National Confer-ence

Poster One More Thing to Complete: Implementa-tion of an Evidence Based Screening Pro-gram for Critical Con-genital Heart Disease

Terry Zeilinger, RNC, MSN

April 12,

2013

Orlando, Florida National Kidney Foundation 2013 Spring Clinical Meetings

Podium Dialysis Adequacy Elaine Go RN, MSN, FNP, CNN

April 13,

2013

Orlando, FL National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical

Podium Certified Hemodialysis Technicians Job Satisfaction

Cintia Perez, RN BSN, CNN

April 14,

2013

Orlando, FL 2013 NKF CNNT Spring Clinical Podium Kidney Transplantation and the Benefits of Provider Collaboration

W. Escobedo RN,MSN,CCTN

Date Location Conference Title Poster or

Podium Title of

Presentation

Presented by:

May 21 Boston, MA 2013 NTI National Conference

Podium Heart Failure from the Progressive Care Perspective

Aileen Ingles, RN, BSN, PCCN

Juliet DiPietro, RN, BSN, PCCN

Vivian Norman, RN, MSN, CCRN

May 21 Boston, MA 2013 NTI National Conference

Poster Multidisciplinary team approach in Delivering care for Heart Failure Pa-tients

Aileen Ingles, RN, BSN, PCCN

Juliet DiPietro, RN, BSN, PCCN

Vivian Norman, RN, MSN, CCRN

May 21 Boston, MA 2013 NTI National Conference

Podium Chapter Best Practices Round Table

V. Norman RN, MSN, CCRN

May 21 Boston, MA 2013 NTI National Conference

Podium Improving Outcomes in the Hospital through Synergy with Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

Megan Liego, RN, MSN, ACNP, CSC

Important Reminder about Bedside Invasive Procedures Universal Protocol must take place prior to all invasive bedside procedures.

This information is to be completed BEFORE the

procedure begins by the nurse or certified staff member.

See graphic for EMR documentation snapshot

The Healthcare Provider performing the procedure is

responsible for conducting the time out.

See PC-291 for more details

Wet contact time will be 3 minutes instead of 5 minutes for

the Clorox Germicidal Wipes for C. Diff kill time.

Nursing Poster and Podium Presentations (con’t)

July 1, 2012 through May 31, 2013

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Online Course & Skills Validation

HeartCode = BLS Renewal Who: All employees renewing BLS AHA Health Care Provider Cards

What: This online renewal course will provide the current BLS provider with review of AHA Basic Life Support

followed by online testing. Upon successful completion of the HeartCode cognitive component you will

schedule a 30 minute Skills Practice & Validation Session on HealthStream.

When: July 1, 2013

How: The HeartCode BLS Renewal Course includes 2 parts:

1. Online content, including test, and

2. Skills Practice & Validation with a BLS instructor

To enroll in this course on HealthStream go to https://www.healthstream.com/hlc/sjhsca.

Once logged into HealthStream, select Catalog, search HeartCode BLS Renewal Course 2013

Once enrolled in the HeartCode BLS Renewal Course 2013, you must:

Register for HeartCode BLS Renewal Skills Practice & Validation: Register to attend one

30-minute BLS Skills Practice & Validation session (see schedule on HealthStream)

After you register for the skills practice & validation session, select the online exam - HeartCode BLS

Part 1 -G2010. Complete the module, examination & evaluation prior to skills practice & validation.

Bring certificate of completion to the BLS Renewal Skills Practice and Validation.

Online Course & Skills Validation

Important:

When BLS Part 1—G2010 (Online Test) is completed the certificate is only good for 60 days.

Requirements:

Skills Practice & Validation must be completed within 60 days of certificate completion. Headphones:

The e-learning lab is available for test taking. Headphones can be checked out from Clinical Education, M-F 8-4:30pm.

Late arrivals will not be able to participate in Skills Practice And Validation Session.

The HeartCode Online BLS Course & Exam must be successfully completed

prior to Skills Practice & Validation Session.

Technical Requirements:

Turn off pop-up blockers

HealthStream recommends using

Windows based computer system with

Internet Explorer.

Computer with speakers or

Headphones

For HealthStream questions, contact the Clinical

Education Department at ext. 13630

Note: The HeartCode BLS course &

exam must be successfully completed

prior to attending the HeartCode BLS

Skills Validation.

For HealthStream questions, contact the Clinical Education Department at ext. 13630

Technical Requirements:

Turn off pop-up blockers

HealthStream recommends using

Windows based computer system with

Internet Explorer.

Computer with speakers or Headphones

Step 1: To enroll in this course on HealthStream go to https://www.healthstream.com/hlc/sjhsca

Once logged into HealthStream, select Catalog, search HeartCode BLS Renewal Course 2013 and select

Enroll

Step 2: Select the HeartCode BLS Renewal Course 2013 link, which takes you to the next screen shot.

Once enrolled, click on the select the HeartCode BLS Renewal Skills Practice & Validation 2013, then register to

attend one 30-minute skills validation session, select Return and then select Exit Course and return to the next part of

the curriculum.

Step 3: To take the online examination, select the HeartCode BLS Part 1—G 2010 and enroll. Complete the examina-

tion prior to attending the HeartCode BLS Skills Practice & Validation 2013. Then select Exit Course.

Step 1:

To find HealthStream to enroll in this course go to SJO Clinical Applications. Once logged into HealthStream, select the

Catalog tab, in the search box type in HeartCode to find HeartCode BLS Renewal Course 2013 and select Enroll.

Step 2: Select the HeartCode BLS Renewal Course 2013 link, and click Enroll.

Once enrolled, click on the select the HeartCode BLS Renewal Skills Practice & Validation 2013, then register to

attend one 30-minute skills validation session, select Return (upper right corner); then select Exit Course. This will return

you to the next step to the online test (HeathCode BLS Part 1-G-2010).

Step 3: To take the online examination, select the HeartCode BLS Part 1—G 2010 and enroll. Complete the

examination prior to attending the HeartCode BLS Skills Practice & Validation 2013 and print certificate. Exit the Course.

Step 4: Attend the HeartCode BLS Skills Practice & Validation with a BLS instructor to demonstrate your skills at

your pre-scheduled validation. Upon successful completion, the BLS card will be issued.

Page 10 HeartCode: BLS Renewal Course Registration

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In the next few months, the Cardiac Nurse Practitioners will begin seeing patients with LVAD devices in the outpatient

setting. SJO is partnering with Sharp Memorial as part of a Shared Care Services model to provide routine care to

patients with LVADs.

Dr. Azer is the lead physician and Lupe Ramos and Lisa Evans are the lead NPs for this program. They are available to assist

with any questions, concerns, or management of these patients.

There are currently at least two patients within our service area with LVAD implants and the number is expected to increase.

Patients with the LVAD and their families are very familiar with the practices and routines they must follow for proper

maintenance of the devices and what to do in emergency situations.

These patients may also be admitted to the hospital in stable condition for reasons other than LVAD issues. They will be

immediately transferred back to their respective LVAD transplant center if they become hemodynamically unstable.

The Latest News about LVADs (Left Ventricular Assist Devices)

Coming in July!! Housewide Training for New Glucose Meters

This Safety Alert pertains to all departments who provide patient care

Situation: A reminder is needed on the importance of performing proper patient identification.

Background: Proper patient identification is required whenever care, treatment &/or services are rendered. Assessment: There appears to be some confusion when patient care providers are utilizing the

bedside scanning technology, in that, they think the scanner is replacing the need to perform proper patient identification. The scanner only populates the patient information, but the staff member must still confirm that the information is correct (refer to PC-193 Two Patient Identifiers). This is to involve the patient &/or family member whenever possible.

Recommendation: Remind staff about proper patient identification.

ALERT: PATIENT IDENTIFICATION

SAVE THE DATE: SUMMER Surgical Seminar

Saturday, August 17th 0730-1200

Zoul Auditorium; 5 CEU’s offered

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Caritas Process Three Trust Self and Others by Nurturing Individual Beliefs, Personal Growth, and Practices

Amber Willson, RN, BSN, CEN Clinical Nurse IV

Emergency Department

While working in triage the other day I came in contact with a family consisting of an elderly husband and wife and their grown daughter. The reason for their Emergency Room visit that day was prompted by a fall in the pharmacy by the elderly woman. She had fallen while waiting for her prescription while her husband and daughter waited for her in the car. After the fall she was brought out to her family in a wheelchair by pharmacy staff and they suggested she be checked by emergency room staff for possible injuries. She arrived at the ER and was tearful and visibly shaken by the event. She had right shoulder pain after the fall but seemed more anxious and fearful after the incident. The daughter appeared at her wits end with trying to help care of her ailing parents who were not ready to accept help from their loved ones. During the triage process I spoke to all of the members of the family to try to gather as much information as I could. My initial assessment indicated at this was more than just a slip and fall but instead a family in dire need of case management intervention. I was very concerned with the elderly woman's demeanor. She appeared to be emotionally breaking down, far more than a normal reaction to a fall. She kept crying out, "I just want to go home right now!" I could tell the daughter was struggling with her new role of reverse parenting with her ailing parents. I began to worry that she would give in and take her mother home, which is what she was pleading with her daughter to do. I continued to tell the daughter that she was doing the right thing by having her mother seen and assured her we would help her find the assistance she needed to help her parents function at the highest level possible. I collaborated with the ER physician and expressed my concern about this patient and family. I told him I felt the patient’s problems were deeper than just a fall today. After further evaluation with a widespread team of doctors, nurses, and a social worker, the elderly woman finally broke down and admitted that she was so depressed recently that she had contemplated suicide. She then confessed that because she was so depressed she had not been sleeping well and was falling continually at home. She was unable to cope with her emotions any longer and decided it would be easier to end her life. Both the husband and daughter were stunned and terrified by the news she had just announced. After digesting the information that she had just learned about her mother she stepped out of the room and I approached her. She thanked me for getting them the help they so desperately needed and was alarmed that she had no idea her mother was feeling this way. I listened and comforted her with the news that her mother was going to be admitted to a geriatric psychiatric hospital nearby that would continue to diagnose her mental state and get her feeling better with medication and therapy. Before she was transferred, I spoke to the elderly women again and instantly noticed her demeanor had changed. She had seemed as a weight had been lifted off her shoulders from a secret she had been holding in for far too long. She knew she needed help but didn't know how to access it. After working with this family on an issue that seemed at first glance a simple slip and fall, it turned into a serious medical emergency intervention and if not brought to the surface in time could have ended in tragedy. I will never know how this family’s ER visit changed their lives but I have faith that my interventions that day could have saved a woman's life.

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May Magnet Meeting 2013!!! Once again, we had an eventful day at our annual Magnet meeting which was held on Wed, May 22nd in the Mother Louis

Room. 150 RNs gathered to share best practices and celebrate how far we have come as a profession. The morning

included presentations from Steve Moreau, CEO, Katie Skelton, CNO, and Nancy Pratt, VP Clinical Excellence from

SJH, discussing change and the future of nursing and healthcare. The afternoon was empowering to hear council and

work group nurse leaders share their team’s purpose, goals, and accomplishments. Patti Aube ended the day recognizing

our Magnet Re-Designation Journey and initiating Magnet team development.

Did you enjoy the Nursing Research Fair?!

On Monday, May 6th, a late spring rain forced the relocation of the Nursing

Research Fair to the 2nd floor alcove near Muth Garden. A benefit of the move

allowed Nursing Research Council members to attend the Blessing of the Hands

Ceremony and to interact with nurses before and after the ceremony.

This year’s theme, “Down on the Farm - Home Grown Research” marked the

kickoff for accruing clinical practice questions from SJO nurses. Three of last

year’s clinical practice questions have already been developed into research projects

that are in the planning or data collection phase. The three selected questions were: 1) What is the patient’s perception

of the nurse who utilizes bedside computerized charting? 2) Does the appearance of the nurse affect the patient’s

perception of their professionalism? 3) What factors motivate RN’s to return to college to achieve their BSN?

Results of these research projects will be communicated by the Nursing Research Council members when complete.

Fair events included “fishing” for research questions

and participating in the “Potato Chip Research

Study!” Data are currently being analyzed and the

results of the study will be published in the next CEU

Newsletter in August!

Many participants stated that this was the most

delicious research project they had ever participated in!

Nursing Research Council thanks everyone who

participated in the various events and who brought

their own “little country style” to SJO!

The A.S.P.E.N. adult nutrition

support core curriculum Mueller, Charles.

AHA hospital statistics : a comprehensive reference for analysis and comparison of hospital trends American Hospital Association. Becoming lean : inside stories of U.S. manufacturers Liker, Jeffrey K. Evidence-based practice for nurses : appraisal and application of research Schmidt, Nola A.; Brown, Janet M. The heart of change : real-life stories of how people change their organizations Kotter, John P.; Cohen, Dan S. Inside the mind of Toyota : management principles for enduring growth Hino, Satoshi. Jonas & Kovner's health care delivery in the United States Kovner, Anthony R.; Knickman, James.; Jonas, Steven. Leading change Kotter, John P. Lean thinking : banish waste and create wealth in your corporation Womack, James P.; Jones, Daniel T. The machine that changed the world : the story of lean production -- Toyota's secret weapon in the global car wars that is revolutionizing world industry Womack, James P.; Jones, Daniel T.; Roos, Daniel.

Making health care safer II : an updated critical analysis of the evidence for patient safety practices.[electronic resource] Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Policy & politics in nursing and health care Mason, Diana J.; Leavitt, Judith K.; Chaffee, Mary W. Prevention of healthcare-associated infections ; closing the quality gap : revisiting the state of the science [electronic resource] Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Public health nursing : population-centered health care in the community Stanhope, Marcia.; Lancaster, Jeanette. Real numbers : management accounting in a lean organization Cunningham, Jean E.; Fiume, Orest J.; Adams, Emily. Toyota production system : beyond large-scale production Ohno, Taiichi. The Toyota way : 14 management principles from the world's greatest manufacturer Liker, Jeffrey K.

Submitted By: Danielle Linden MLIS, AHIP, CHIS

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Burlew’s Clues

SJO Way reading list now available!

Whether you are working on your Greenbelt, currently certified or just interested in applying Performance

Improvement techniques from the St. Joseph Way initiative in your unit or department, the library has tools to help

you succeed. Call, visit or email the Burlew Library for a full list SJO Way recommended Performance Improvement

titles

New Book ListNew Book ListNew Book List

Date Location Confer- ence Title Poster or Podium

Title of Presentation Presented by:

Aug 1

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