This session describes the creation, implementation, and outcomes of a unique project to reduce the overwhelming work demands of the medical-surgical nurses in a large, Magnet teaching organization. Discussion of this unique project includes the creative use of FTEs and the standardization across 13 medical-surgical units.
Contact hours available until 9/29/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Speaker(s) have no disclosures to declare.
Planning Committee members have no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity has been co-provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. and Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC-COA)
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered nursing, Provider Number, CEP 5387.
Objectives:
- Discuss strategies to decrease negative effects of ‘churn’ on staff and patient outcomes.
- Recognize the importance of evaluating processes to create effective interventions.
- Identify alternative ideas to address churn issues.