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Professional Advancement Council Updates Members to encourage staff to participate in the application cycle starting October 2012. The October cycle is the last cycle where staff are eligible for promotion without a previous BSN or current enrollment in a BSN program. Clarification that the January and April cycles for PAM will be final two where staff can apply for advancement to SCN I, while enrolled in a BSN program prior to conferring of a BSN. Clarification provided on the Continuing Education Reimbursement Process and Benefit. Ongoing clarification and communication will be provided to staff through the council structure. Membership encouraged to identify their personal “why” based on video clip viewed.
Meetings Canceled for September 2012 Clinical Information Council Patient and Family Education Council
Lippincott Updates and Adds to Nursing Procedures and Skills (LNPS) NEW CONTENT 32 procedures to the new oncology category. Please note- Some of these procedures also apply to other categories. NEW PROCEDURES IN VARIOUS CATEGORIES Discharge against medical advice Endoscope reprocessing, automated reprocessor Endoscope reprocessing, manual Hemodynamic monitoring, minimally invasive Intraosseous infusion device removal Intraosseous infusion maintenance Pain assessment Steam sterilization MORE NEW VIDEO CLIPS By early 2013, they will have nearly doubled the quantity of current availability. Upcoming NDNQI Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Survey The next survey will occur on November 14 or15, 2012—ONE DAY ONLY Please identify a staff member who is working on both days to conduct the unit survey, Contact the WOC Nurse who covers your unit to identify the person responsible for completing the survey no later than November 9, 2012. You may leave a voice mail message at ext. 8-6448.
FYI New Glove Packaging reduces waste! This change will apply to many types of boxed gloves.
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