From Accountability to OwnershipStuart DownsDNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, CPHQChief Nursing OfficerEastside Medical Center

Identifying the Need Engagement in patient safety at the front

line of care identified as a priority Primary focus given to nurse-specific

indicators as they relate to patient safety HAI’s, HAC’s, Never Events, etc.

Engaged Shared Governance councils in owning nursing practice to heighten patient safety

Initiatives K.O.P.S. – Keeping Our Patients Safe Blow the Whistle Campaign Full engagement in the GHA HEN initiative Poster contest during nurse week

Must focus on patient safety Must be evidence-based Must involve frontline nursing staff Must exemplify ownership of nursing practice