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HCPro's Weekly Update on the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®*

Issue 35, December 27, 2005

• MIStroCLefTM acuity software successful due to growing interest in designation

  GRASP® Systems Inc., a provider of acuity workload software, announced that its new product...

• Monthly designation publication

  In addition to publishing several hospital-wide newsletters, staff at Abington (PA) Memorial...

• Weekly Q&A: Creative ways that RNs meet patient needs

  This week,a reader asks for possible ways to demonstrate how staff nurses use innovation to meet...

Issue 34, December 20, 2005

• AACN study finds increased enrollment in nursing programs, large numbers of appl

  The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) recently released survey data indicating an...

• Back to school: Appraisers examine RN education

  As part of the organizational profile, ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® applicants are required to...

• Getting support: Show nonnursing staff how designation affects them

  To get buy-in from nonnursing groups, "you must tie the group into the overall goal by letting them...

• Weekly Q&A: Peer review processes

  This week, a reader asks how peer review can be incorporated into nursing practice. Read the...

Issue 33, December 13, 2005

• Recruiting and retaining top nurses in Ohio

  According to executives at three of Ohio's 10 ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® designated...

• Gauging staff-nurse readiness

  The decision to pursue ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® (MRP) status takes careful thought and...

• Celebrating nursing: An evening of Magnetism

  In September 2005, nurse leaders at Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta (SJHA) coordinated an...

• Weekly Q&A: The link between EBP, research, and designation

  This week, a reader asks how evidence-based practice (EBP) and nursing research relate to ANCC...

Issue 32, December 6, 2005

• Texas-based hospital reveals new community gift

  Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital plans to unveil a dedicated heart hospital in Tarrant County...

• 'Keeping it real' in the documentation

  If every example in your written narratives seems too good to be true, or if every attempt at...

• Come one, come all! A shared governance information and recruitment fair

  As we ramped up our shared governance councils, we hosted an Information & Recruitment Fair to...

• Weekly Q&A: Five strategies to connect with staff

  Q: What are examples of innovative ways senior leaders connect/converse with staff?

Issue 31, November 29, 2005

• Mission Hospitals in NC

  Mission Hospitals in Asheville, NC, recently began its journey to earn ANCC Magnet Recognition...

• A hint for writer's block

  When it comes to writing your documents for ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® designation, it's...

• Document a culture without alienating nonnursing departments

  One way to demonstrate an organization-wide culture of "Magnetism" is to involve nonnursing...

• Weekly Q&A: Help nurses to view nursing as a profession, not a job

  Q: How do you respond when staff nurses say or portray the attitude that nursing is "just their...

Issue 30, November 22, 2005

• MetroHealth System is nation's second designated public hospital

  Cleveland-based MetroHealth System recently became the nation's second public hospital to achieve...

• The site-visit phase: Eight focus areas for staff

  When Edward Hospital and Health Services in Naperville, IL, underwent its ANCC Magnet Recognition...

• Culture clue: Create a support wall

  To cultivate the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® culture and foster energy and enthusiasm at the...

• Weekly Q&A: Nursing research

  Q: We are beginning to establish our nursing research and evidence-based practice council. Can you...

Issue 29, November 15, 2005

• Indiana's first designated hospital no stranger to technology

  Columbus (IN) Regional Hospital, the state's first ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® status...

• Survey-prep booklet for nurses

  When training staff for the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® appraiser site visit, many...

• Weekly Q&A: Care delivery models

  Q: What type of evidence should I consider when demonstrating in the written documents how staff...

Issue 28, November 8, 2005

• Stamford (CT) Hospital is first in county, third in state to earn designation

  Stamford Hospital in Connecticut is now the first hospital in Fairfield County, and the third in...

• Internal and external support for staff nurses

  Within Force 8: Consultation and resources, the ANCC wants to see both internal and external...

• Three cheers for "Nursing Excellence Moment' cards

  Milwaukee-based Children's Hospital of Wisconsin will be up for redesignation in July 2008. To...

• Weekly Q&A: Touring a designated facility

  Q: We are in the beginning stages of our ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® journey and I am...

Issue 27, November 1, 2005

• Four UT hospitals earn coveted award for nursing excellence

  Four Utah hospitals in the Intermountain Health Care (IHC) system earned ANCC Magnet Recognition...

• Plan ahead: Develop a budget

  ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® project coordinators have many responsibilities-from organizing...

• Communicating meeting minutes

  To promote open ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® communication between committees, and to share...

• Weekly Q&A: Noncompliant patient populations

  Q: I manage an outpatient department and would like to make our individual contribution to the ANCC...

Issue 26, October 25, 2005

• Iowa boasts its fourth designated hospital

  Genesis Medical Center (GMC) in Davenport, IA, achieved ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® status...

• Keep up the momentum

  The quest for ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® status can take years of preparation and planning...

• Force 14: Professional development

  Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, NY-an ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® (MRP) designated...

• Weekly Q&A: Integrating EBP into policies and procedures

  Q: We want to merge our nurse practice guideline committee with our policy and procedure committee...

Issue 25, October 18, 2005

• Nurses at CA hospital receive multi-million dollar research grant

  Nurses at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center (UCI) recently received a $2.7...

• Professional models of care

  Is your ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® site visit coming up? Here are some issues related to...

• Unit rounds promote clear communication

  A common theme throughout the Forces of Magnetism is a highly visible, accessible CNO who supports...

• Weekly Q&A: Privileging of APNs

  This week, a reader asks about CNO involvement in the privileging of APNs. Read the response below...

Issue 24, October 10, 2005

• PA hospital system earns designation

  Three hospitals in Pennsylvania's Main Line Health system-Bryn Mawr Hospital, Lankenau Hospital...

• Writing your documents: Listen to your nurses

  ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® facilities and applicants use a variety of methods to gather...

• Engage resistant staff with a script

  When ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® (MRP) "conductors"-staff in a role similar to that of...

• Weekly Q&A: Teaching opportunities for RNs

  This week, a reader asks for clarification regarding Force 11: Nurses as teachers. Read the...

Issue 23, October 4, 2005

• Hospital lends a hand to a patient affected by Katrina

  Atlanta-based Saint Joseph's Hospital-an ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® hospital since...

• Network for success

  "It's really important for [ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® applicants] to seek out help either in...

• Promote staff feedback

  In the ANCC's 2005 Magnet Recognition Program® Application Manual, one expectation under Force of...

• Weekly Q&A: Engaging chronically negative staff

  This week, a reader asks for suggestions to engage chronically negative staff. Read the response...

Issue 22, September 27, 2005

• Hiring a private nurse: Is it a must or a bust?

  The New York Times recently reported instances of patients or their families arranging 24-hour...

• What designation means to nursing

  ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® status brings many benefits to an organization. Be sure your...

• Writing the application: Many ways to achieve one voice

  ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® applicants might choose many different ways to approach the...

• Weekly Q&A: When is the site visit?

  This week, a reader asks about the amount of time ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® applicants have...

Issue 21, September 20, 2005

• Diversify Force teams to provide best evidence

  If you choose to approach the 14 Forces of Magnetism using multiple teams (e.g., assigning one team...

• Welcome program for new nurses

  As part of Centra Health's recruitment and retention strategy, the CEO welcomes new hires-including...

• Weekly Q&A: Defining independent, interdependent, and intradependent practice

  This week, a reader asks for definitions and examples of independent, interdependent, and...

Issue 20, September 13, 2005

• St. Peter's Hospital: One organization, two awards

  St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY recently celebrated national acclaim for nursing excellence and...

• Evidence-based journal clubs: Simple and effective

  A common barrier to implementing evidence based practice is nurses' lack of experience in...

• Find the time for council meetings

  Scheduling time for nurses to hold shared governance meetings is a challenge, but can be fun, says...

• Weekly Q&A: Negative evidence

  This week, a reader asks for advice on including negative evidence in their documentation. Read the...

Issue 19, September 6, 2005

• Hospital steps up technology, minimizes paperwork

  Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) in Hickory, NC, recently launched an online preregistration...

• Professional development examples for your application

  Under Force 14: Professional development, ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®-applicant facilities...

• Selecting ambassadors

  ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® (MRP) ambassadors are crucial to establishing and sustaining...

• Weekly Q&A: Case mix index

  This week, a reader asks for advice on submitting case-mix index data in their documentation. Read...

Issue 18, August 30, 2005

• CT hospital earns redesignation, enjoys low turnover

  Connecticut's first ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®-designated hospital, Middlesex Hospital...

• Don't lose sight of the message

  Strive for an environment of excellence, not recognition, says Beverly Hancock, MS, RN, education...

• Celebrate in big doses

  Earning ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® designation is a momentous achievement. That's why...

• Weekly Q&A: Examples of evidence under Force of Magnetism #1

  This week, a reader asks for examples of sources of evidence (SOE) to comply with Force of...

Issue 17, August 23, 2005

• New Zealand incorporates designation into recruitment strategy

  United Future, a New Zealand political party, recently unveiled strategies to tackle the long...

• Resources to benchmark nursing-sensitive quality indicators

  One of the most frequently-asked questions from organizations pursuing ANCC Magnet Recognition...

• Prepare your staff for the site visit with training

  To prepare for the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® site visit, Anne Jadwin, RN, MSN, AOCN, CNA...

Issue 16, August 16, 2005

• National survey probes characteristics of hospital leadership

  Results of a recent hospital leadership survey indicate that the nation's high-performing hospitals...

• A customized approach to site-visit preparation

  As Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA, neared its anticipated site visit, members of the...

• Binding method for last-minute changes

  If you need a binding method that allows for last-minute changes to your documents, consider the...

• Weekly Q&A: Written narratives

  This week, a reader seeks advice on writing the application narratives. Read the response below...

Issue 15, August 9, 2005

• ZynxCare(tm) helps nurses perform evidence-based practice

  Zynx Health recently launched ZynxCare(tm), a new evidence-based clinical decision support tool for...

• Guidelines for written submission

  A tip for organizing your written documentation.

• Organizational structure: A blueprint for success

  To comply with Force 2--organizational structure, facilities must demonstrate that executive...

• Weekly Q&A: Gear up for redesignation

  This week, a reader wants to know how to engage staff in ANCC Magnet Recognition Program...

Issue 14, August 2, 2005

• Site visit focused on staff, not management at new designated hospital

  Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs (IA) recently earned ANCC Magnet Recognition...

• Support nurses from the top down

  It's difficult to achieve ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® status and respect nursing values if...

• Three ways to keep your application interesting

  Barbara Wadsworth, RN, MSN, MBA, CNAA, BC, Administrative Nurse Director, Abington Memorial...

• Weekly Q&A: Research resources

  Nurses cite numerous barriers to participating in, using, or conducting research, including limited...

Issue 13, July 26, 2005

• Edward Hospital achieves designation, enhances environment for RNs

  Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL, received ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® status, marking the...

• Spread the word: How to sustain organizationwide support

  To sustain the organizationwide support you garnered in the early stages of your ANCC Magnet...

• Determine how nurses view designation

  Medical City Hospital in Dallas wants to ensure that they sustain the culture of excellence that...

• Weekly Q&A: Peer review processes

  This week, a reader looks for examples of formal and informal peer-review processes.

Issue 12, July 19, 2005

• GA program trains LPNs to become RNs, helps ease nurse shortage

  To boost the number of RNs in the state's private healthcare facilities, the University System of...

• Don't waste time: Form your steering committee now

  As soon as an organization starts exploring ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® status, they should...

• Words of wisdom from a designated hospital

  Hospital representatives share some advice for organizations that decide to pursue ANCC Magnet...

Issue 11, July 12, 2005

• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute embraces education, earns designation

  At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, 86% of the nursing staff posses a bachelor's degree or...

• Project coordinators: Saturate yourself with information

  One of the most important steps for ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® project coordinators early in...

• Staff empowerment correlates to patient safety

  Creating an environment that brings nurses to the forefront of care helps build a safety net for...

• Weekly Q&A: How long does it take to start EBP?

  This week, a reader asks how much time is involved in creating an environment for evidence-based...

Issue 10, July 5, 2005

• Five questions you should know before your site visit(s)

  Learn some examples of the types of questions that appraisers might ask during the site visit.

• Data-collection tip to save time

  Don't let the data collection requirements for ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® designation...

• Weekly Q&A: How to 'magnetize' staff nurses

  This week, a reader asks for some techniques to convey ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® designation...

Issue 9, June 28, 2005

• MA-based home healthcare agency marks 10 years of service

  In Massachusetts, 35% of home healthcare agencies closed between 1997 and 2001, according to an...

• Create a workshop for your application writer(s)

  Gathering all of the information needed to write the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program...

• Alternatives to hiring an FTE as project coordinator

  One of the first steps facilities should complete when considering ANCC Magnet Recognition Program...

• Weekly Q&A: Can we use the NQF instead of the NDNQI?

  This week, a reader asks whether benchmarking nurse-sensitive indicators through the National...

Issue 8, June 21, 2005

• Phoenix-based medical center is largest designated facility in state

  Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center (BGSMC) in Phoenix recently achieved ANCC Magnet Recognition...

• Organization-wide benefits of designation

  If you struggle to get support for the ANCC Magnet Recogntion Program® application process at your...

• A perspective on evidence-based practice

  Here's the descriptor for the first source of evidence in this research/EBP section and an example...

• Weekly Q&A: If you achieved designation, do you need the JCAHO?

  This week, a reader asks whether ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® status replaces the need for...

Issue 7, June 14, 2005

• Event-driven staffing program focuses on patient safety, staff satisfaction

  AtStaff, Inc., a staff management software developer, created an event-driven workload program...

• How to demonstrate cultural diversity in your application

  An example of evidence to demonstrate cultural diversity under Force 11.

• Attributes of a designated hospital

  Starting out on your the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® journey? Share this background...

• Weekly Q&A: Does TX-state mandated education alter requirements for CE?

  This week, a reader asks whether state-mandated educational requirements in Texas change ANCC...

Issue 6, June 8, 2005

• Research shows improvements, concerns around medication safety

  A new study conducted by a national market research firm revealed that 72% of 216 nurses across the...

• How to develop and sustain a strong community presence

  To comply with Force of Magnetism 10, Community and the healthcare organization, don't leave...

• Create a committee structure unique to your organization

  ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® coordinators from facilities big and small can attest to the rigor...

• Weekly Q&A: What does designation mean to the LTC world?

  This week, a reader asks if the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® requirements for hospitals...

Issue 5, May 31, 2005

• MA split between mandated ratios and designation

  The Massachusetts Nurses Association is seeking legislation to impose state-mandated staffing...

• Leadership support critical to designation

  To successfully complete the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® process, nurse leaders must ensure...

• Establish an efficient process to gather data

  The ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® application process requires facilities to gather and submit a...

• Weekly Q&A: Advanced degrees for CNOs

  This week, a reader asks for clarification around the advanced degree requirement for CNOs.

Issue 4, May 24, 2005

• ANCC recognizes fourth designated facility in GA

  The ANCC named The Medical Center of Central Georgia the fourth ANCC Magnet Recognition Program...

• How to prepare for the site survey

  To prepare for this survey, send out a message to your employees.

• Keep time on your side: Writing the application

  Facilities who have pursued designation say that writing the documentation takes longer than most...

• Weekly Q&A: Avoid alienating nonnursing staff on the journey

  This week, a reader wants to know how to create an ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® culture without...

Issue 3, May 17, 2005

• MO hospital hopes designation will help attract staff

  Boone Hospital Center in MO recently achieved ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® designation and...

• Implement continuous process improvement to achieve redesignation

  To achieve ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® (MRP) redesignation successfully, Kim Sharkey, RN...

• Weekly Q&A: How to communicate the ANA's Bill of Rights

  This week, a reader wants to know how to incorporate the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Bill...

Issue 2, May 10, 2005

• ANA conducts nationwide RN satisfaction survey

  Results of a recent national RN satisfaction survey reveal that RNs are "highly satisfied" in areas...

• Show off those beautiful binders!

  The ANCC requires that you display your completed application for all to see. Why not bring your...

• Be sure data-collection processes are up-to-snuff

  Some nursing professionals think that their data collection processes are in line with the...

• Designation: A higher level of education?

  This week, a reader wants to know whether the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® Commission requires...

Issue 1, May 3, 2005

• NH hospital is first community hospital in state to achieve designation

  St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, NH, is the first community hospital in the state to earn ANCC Magnet...

• Secure staff buy-in for organizational success

  CNOs will struggle if they simply announce the plan to pursue ANCC Magnet Recognition Program...

• Be aware of time constraints

  If you're pursuing ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® status or exploring the possibility, be...