Nursing Workplace Environment and Staffing Councils Overview
Explore the highlights of the NWESC program, including the structure, model, and advocacy efforts. Learn how this initiative aims to enhance nurse staffing and create positive work environments in various hospitals. Stay updated on the latest developments in nursing advocacy and policy issues.
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Welcome WiFi Access Marriott_Conference Network Access Code - NJHA18 Slides and materials http://www.njha.com/onlnj/education- calendar/annual-meeting/
Presidents Report April 26 Ann Marie Leichman, MSN, RN, NEA-BC Senior vice president of patient care services, The Valley Hospital President, ONL NJ
Highlights Past & Future NWESC - Nursing Workplace Environment and Staffing Councils Task Force Councils established in 9 hospitals Capital Health Medical Center at Hopewell & Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Trenton Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital
NWESC Pilots Council hospitals (continued) Jersey City Medical Center Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County & Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center Hospitals represented are a blend of urban, rural, union and non-union
NWESC Structure 51% bedside RNs with at least 50% of their work time spent in direct patient care CNO co-chairs the council with a direct care nurse Council participates in developing a plan for nurse staffing and creating a positive work environment and forwards the plan to the CNO for budget planning Number of staff nurses on the council is sufficient to provide adequate representation of all nursing care in the hospital. 5
Model The NWESC pilot program is based on the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Standards for Establishing and Sustaining Healthy Work Environments 6
NWESC Pilots Four education Sessions held for all council members in 2018 IRB approved research study began in 2017 Drs. Johansen and De Cordova will report on the work this afternoon. 2018 rollout next cohorts Thank you NWESC Task Force!
Advocacy & Policy Issues Advocacy Committee monitors pending bills, meets with legislators and prepares position statements and talking points to communicate ONL NJ support or opposition. Coordinates testimony on behalf of ONL NJ NJ Board of Nursing
Advocacy & Policy Legislative priorities ONL NJ Supports A854/S1961 Consumer Access to Health Care Act A1597/S954 Enters NJ in multistate Nurse Licensure Compact A859/S953 Requires newly licensed RNs to attain a BSN degree within 10 years of initial licensure
Advocacy & Policy Legislative priorities ONL NJ Opposes A1470/S989 Establishes minimum registered professional nurse staffing standards for hospitals and ambulatory surgery facilities and certain DHS facilities
ONL NJ PAC Continuing political action committee was established in 2015 To gain support of legislators on central issues to the future of nursing appropriate nursing resources for patient care at the bedside protection of scope of practice preparation for practice and licensure in the State
ONL NJ PAC 2016 received $6,465 in contributions 2017 received $5,335 in contributions Over 245 contributors to date ONL NJ Board of Directors 100% participation
ONL NJ PAC Contributed to three campaigns during the 2017 election cycle 1. Senator Joseph Vitale 2. Assemblyman Dan Benson 3. Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz Stop by the ONL NJ PAC table outside in the exhibit area to meet some of the leaders Contribution envelopes are in your folders Thank you PAC members!
Mentoring Program Since its inception, more than 125 nurses from different organizations have been matched in mentor-mentee dyads. Education workshop The Mentoring Difference An Evidence Based Approach to Mentoring Top Leaders was held March 2. Cohort VI begins in June 2018
Mentoring Program Special meeting Friday, April 27 at 8 am for anyone interested in participating in the next cohort Committee members Bettyann Kempin, Mary Jo Loughlin and Tracy Vitale will present Lighting a Pathway to Excellence Through Statewide Mentorship at the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference May 2 Thank you Mentorship Committee!
Finance Committee Consistently meets or exceeds the financial goals through careful oversight of revenue and expenses. Finance Investment Committee developed a long-term plan to manage and grow the organization s assets Thank you Finance Committee!
Marketing/Membership/PR Social Media Facebook, Instagram and Linked-In Membership goal was exceeded. Developed proposal for the Continuum of Care Committee. Thank you Marketing Committee!
Members 700 635 603 600 557 535 515 500 400 300 200 100 0 2014 2015 2016 2017 Goal 2018 Members
Continuum of Care Committee New this year Purpose To assist in fulfilling the vision of ONL NJ to transform the future of healthcare in NJ through innovative nursing leadership by collaborating with all nurse leaders across the continuum of care on issues related to transitions of care and population health management.
Continuum of Care Committee Meet the committee leaders Maggie Pogorelec, chairperson Afrika Parks, co-chairperson Join them Friday at 8 am for a meet-and-greet with other members Request for CNO s to host education & networking event at their facility
16th Annual Research Day Conference Care for Our Own: Integrating Research into Nursing Practice June 7 at New Jersey Hospital Association Seventeen poster presentations on display Thank you Research Committee for another excellent program.
Education Programs Annual Meeting April 26-27 Nurse Leader and Aspiring Nurse Leader Workshop - Oct. 11 Holiday Awards Meeting Celebrating Nursing Leadership in NJ Dec. 7 Thank you Education Committee for these excellent programs.
Informatics Focused on supporting nurses ability to transform data into knowledge, with that knowledge yielding applicable care and positive outcomes through the use of technological tools, analytics and research. The Informatics Toolkit on the website is a repository of resources.
Informatics Materials published on the website Informatics Competencies for Nurses and Nurse Leaders: The Gold Standards Certification Options for Informatics Nurses
Thank you Committee Members! Research Finance Marketing/Membership Informatics NWESC Mentorship Advocacy Education Continuum of Care ONL NJ PAC
Nursing Leadership Awards Nominations deadline is August 17 Download nomination forms from the ONL NJ website. Details are in the program book. Awards will be presented at the Annual Awards Brunch Dec. 7
Strategic Plan A special group has been commissioned the task to review the strategic plan and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.
New Members Incentive Special offer for new members who join during the conference One-time fee $135 Gift with membership - ONL NJ umbrella
Questions? Thank you!
