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Areas of Emphasis

Areas of Emphasis

Framework - Patient & Family-Centered Care:

  • Evidence-based 
  • Patient Safety 
  • Outcomes Driven

Clinical Practice:

  • Consultation
  • Education
  • Research
  • Clinical expertise

Research:

  • Clinical Research
  • Research Utilization
  • Publication
  • Symposia

Technology:

  • Clinical Documentation: Electronic medical record, order entry, order results; educational methodologies
  • Knowledge-based: Wireless processes; advanced equipment and materials; clinical products
  • Integration of care

Education (Learning Environment):

  • Orientation: New hires, Travelers, Nurse Interns, Nurse Externs
  • Continuous Learning: Continuing education, Online/web-based/distance
  • Competence
  • Mentoring

Leadership (facilitators, committee/council/team chairs and members):

  • Retention & Recognition
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Shared Governance
  • Collaboration
  • Standards-based: JCAHO, CMS, NCBON, Professional organizations