Franciscan Health Western Indiana proudly announces the successful completion of its October 2023 Residency Cohort. On October 16, 2024, the 15 residents completed the program, marking a significant achievement.
Professional Experiences and Highlights:
- Critical Care Documentation in ED:
- An informative tip sheet covering charting essentials, dot phrases, classification of critical care acuity, and charting requirements was developed. This initiative aims to accurately reflect care provided, improve reimbursement rates, enhance patient outcomes, and offer better legal protection for staff.
- Admission and Discharge Reference Guide:
- A comprehensive step-by-step guide for admissions and discharges was created, including all required documentation, transfer packets, and discharge education. This guide supports novice nurses, especially in environments where charge nurses take patient assignments and may work night shifts.
- The Importance of Breaks for RNs:
- A plan was developed and implemented to ensure nurses across all six shifts receive their breaks. This initiative aims to create a culture of change, empowering nurses to advocate for themselves and take lunch breaks. Regular breaks help deter burnout, reduce stress, and improve job satisfaction while decreasing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and other physical health problems.
- Boarder Patient (Bed Holds) Documentation in ED:
- A report/handoff sheet was introduced for Boarder Patients, who require documentation different from that of ED patients. This documentation is done in ClinDoc rather than ASAP and identifies charting requirements for Med/Surg, Step Down, and Critical Care patients. It supports all nurses in achieving correct documentation and required care during handoffs.
- Surgery Call Guide:
- A guide was created for nurses taking call in the OR, detailing the order of events, setup requirements, documentation requirements, and instructions on ordering blood and requesting a bed. This guide ensures that nurses are well-prepared for the additional tasks they may not complete regularly.
Katie Rogers, BSN RN, Clinical Education Specialist at Franciscan Health Western Indiana, congratulated the cohort and highlighted the importance of these professional experiences in enhancing the skills and confidence of the resident nurses.
Congratulations to Franciscan Health Western Indiana on completing its October 2023 cohort of residents. We look forward to your continued partnership and support of future new graduate nurse hires.
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IONRP Manager Nicole Weathers, MSN, RN, NPD-BC