2014 nursing annual report preview
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Nursing Annual Report
ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s
Nursing by the Numbers 1
Nursing Strategic Map 2
Transformational Leadership 3
Structural Empowerment 7
Exemplary Professional Practice 24
New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvement 36
On the Horizon – 2015 40
I would like to acknowledge and thank the Advocate
Charitable Foundation and our generous donors for making
this annual report possible.
A multitude of opportunities to elevate nursing professional
practice are afforded to Advocate BroMenn Nurses by
charitable donors who believe in the advancement of nursing
practice, which ultimately impacts patient care. After all,
the patient is in the center of all that we do.
— Laurie Round
Message from the Chief Nursing ExecutiveI am pleased and honored to present the Advocate BroMenn Medical Center 2014 nursing services annual report. This report brings to life the professionalism and commitment of our nurses and our interdisciplinary team members whose dedication, spirit and continual display of high-quality patient care are testaments to the remarkable clinicians and leaders they truly are. In the following
pages, you will find accomplishments that are both impressive and impactful, emphasizing advances in patient-centered care, professional growth and development, and compassion for our community. In 2014, we sharpened our focus on eliminating healthcare-associated conditions such as infections, pressure ulcers and falls. A commitment to the elevation of nursing professional practice was demonstrated through increased professional certifications, clinical ladder advancement, achievement of advanced degrees, and the continued pursuit of excellence. I am proud of our nurses and interdisciplinary partners who’ve led initiatives to improve the patient experience and clinical outcomes by incorporating evidence-based practice into the care they provide to our patients and their families. These accomplishments represent the impact of a strong infrastructure, processes and outcomes that support our ongoing Magnet journey, a formal, recognized measure of organizational excellence. This report aligns accomplishments with the Magnet model components of Transformational Leadership, Structural Empowerment, Exemplary Professional Practice, and New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements. Moving forward in 2015, we will continue to strengthen the participation of our front-line associates in shared governance, identify best practices for our patients, and continue on our journey to become a high reliability organization committed first and foremost to patient safety. Plans are in place to encourage and support professional development and growth in an effort to enhance patient care and our profession. We will continue to face the challenges of a changing healthcare environment knowing we are poised for continued success. Please take the time to celebrate our outstanding achievements in 2014! It is a privilege to serve as your Chief Nursing Officer. Thank you, BroMenn nurses and interdisciplinary partners, for what you do for every patient and every family, every day…you are the ones who make the difference.
Laurie RoundVice President and Chief Nurse Executive
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Message from the President to our NursesAs I look back on 2014, we have a lot to celebrate! It was a phenomenal year both for Advocate Health Care as a system and locally for Advocate BroMenn Medical Center. I am so proud of our accomplishments as an organization, and so very thankful for our outstanding team of associ-ates who played such a pivotal role in helping us achieve these results.
It was a year where we saw improvement in every area that we measure, showing the significant impact that tools like hourly rounding, AIDET and bedside shift reporting can have. All of you played a key role in helping us exceed our goal for health outcomes by creating a safer environ-ment for our patients and providing the best care possible. Our patient satisfaction scores have reflected this, with steady increases in nearly all areas. It was also rewarding to see our physicians recognize the strong nursing staff at BroMenn, providing very high marks for nursing skill in their annual survey.
In a complex and ever-changing health care environment, we’re both growing and gaining market share – something that would be impossible without your dedication and hard work. And while the health care landscape continues to be challenging, it’s also exciting and promises new opportu-nities for innovation in the way we care for our community.
I want you to know that you are doing incredible work for our health care ministry and are making a profound difference in the lives of our patients. Thank you for all that you do. It is truly a privilege to work alongside each and every one of you!
Colleen KannadayPresident
About AdvocAte broMenn MedicAl center
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center is a 221-bed,
full-service, teaching hospital dedicated to serving
our patients, their families, and our community.
BroMenn Medical Center is designated as a Level II
Trauma Center and a Level II Nursery; and is
accredited as a primary stroke center, a chest pain
center and STEMI receiving center. Graduate
Medical Education at BroMenn Medical Center
includes Family Practice, Neurosurgery, and
Neurology. BroMenn Medical Center also offers
a Pastoral Care residency program and serves as a
clinical site for student nurses from Illinois State
University, Illinois Wesleyan University, and
Heartland Community College.
Nursing by the Numbers
Total Number of Nurses 426
Total Years of Experience 8,300
Nurse Turnover Rate 12.08%
Nurse Vacancy Rate 4.4%
Nurse Tenure Average 11.73 Years
New Nurse Hires in 2014 58
Percentage of BSN Prepared Nurses 59.4%
Percentage of MSN Prepared Nurses 8.1%
Percentage of Nurses with BSN or higher degrees 67.3%
Number of nurses currently enrolled in school 59
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The Strategic Map represents Advocate BroMenn Medical Center’s established nursing priorities with the key
areas of focus during 2014 shaded. Additional details related to these priorities are found throughout this report.
Clearly define Care Delivery
Model
Clearly define roles/responsibilities
across all related disciplines
Increase percentage of certifications
and higher degrees
Provide consistent evidence-based
practice based on the nursing process
Interdisciplinary collaboration and role optimization through
clinical growth and expertise
Identify target populations and multi-disciplinary
strategies by population
Improve access to and communication
of patient health information
Identify strategic non-traditional partnerships
Add the voice of the patient to
conversations and decision-making
Identify interventions that promote
coordinated care across the continuum
Efficiently manage resources
Free nurses from non-nursing tasks to increase time
with patients
Leverage technology to support
nursing practice
Utilize FTEs effectively within
and across departments
Standardize supplies/storage
Expect professionals to be competent,
accountable
Foster a commitment to lifelong learning,
mentoring and clinical expertise
Professional responsibility for
communication and a healthy work environment
Implement tools and support for professional
development; define professional image
Implement the Nursing Professional
Practice Model
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Fostering a healing environment that is patient and family centered, ensuring patient safety and quality
through the elevation of professional nursing practice.
Partner with Patients and
Coordinate Care Across the Continuum
Fiscal Responsibility
Build an Accountable, Empowered
Nursing Culture
A B C D
Develop Nurses as Leaders
Who Practice at the Top of
Their Licenses
Nursing Strategic Map
A culture of Shared Governance that empowers RNs to use their clinical knowledge and expertise to impact decisions regarding their professional practice in
the delivery of nursing care guided by compassion and patient centeredness
Achieve Magnet Designation
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our MAgnet Journey
This year, BroMenn Medical Center’s leadership and
associates decided timing was right to pursue Magnet
designation. The Magnet Program recognizes health
care organizations for quality patient care, nursing
excellence, and innovations in professional nursing
practice. Magnet designation is the highest national
and international recognition granted to health care
organizations for combined nursing and organizational
excellence.
Transformational Leadership
Watch for your copy in the mail so you can enjoy the rest of the 2014
Nursing Annual Report.