Questions for Amanda & Lacy

Below is the list of questions I started for Amanda & Lacy. Remember that some of these things they may not know, but will be able to better direct us. Just like on the staff survey, please use the comments section to add items to the list. To try to stay organized, if you will also put which section you are working on in your post, that would be great. All input is due by FRIDAY APRIL 8TH. After that, I will compile everything.

*As a side note, I realize some of these are vey abbreviated statements. If you are looking for something specific, please be detailed so we can get the info you need!**

Number of beds in the hospital

Key challenges in the unit & how they are addressed

-technology, people, resources, regulatory requirements

Reward/recognition programs in place

What are they?

How are they evaluated for effectiveness?

How are they improved?

Staffing

How do we account for seasonal variance?

How do we evaluate for appropriateness/effectiveness of staffing?

How is staffing mixed to ensure competency/skill per shift?

Recruiting, hiring, placing, and retaining new staff

How do maintain safe, secure, and supportive environment? (formal & informal)

Unit measures for staff satisfaction?

How do we compare w/ our goals & other comparatives?

Leadership

#1- Amanda & Lacy’s opinion of this

Communication

Objective evaluation of results of decisions, including delayed decisions and indecision

Evidence Based Practice

Sources of EBP used in the unit

Core safety measures

Translate EBP into practice

Research groups/committee

Patient Outcomes

Key outcome measures/results

How do we compare

Healthcare Associated Infections, sentinel events, med reconciliation/error prevention

National Standards

Levels/trends in our unit