Washington Hospital 2010 Annual Quality Report - (Page 15)
Advancing excellence in nursing
Our journey to Magnet
at Washington hospital, nurses play a pivotal role in the Delivery of safe, high quality care. That is why we are dedicated to attracting and nurturing a staff of highly trained and experienced nurses who are passionate about working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.
As part of our Hospital’s journey to achieving the prestigious Nursing Magnet Status, we are transforming the culture of our nursing staff to focus on exemplary professional practice. This mindset and an excellent patient care model are the characteristics of nursing that bring quality care to life. The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes health care organizations that provide nursing excellence. Evidence shows that Magnet hospitals have better outcomes with fewer complications, lower mortality rates, more satisfied patients and more satisfied nurses. Today, the number of nurses with specialized certificates and advanced degrees at Washington is markedly higher than at most other hospitals. With more extensive knowledge and experience in their area of specialty, our nurses are able to apply a highly developed body of knowledge, keeping our Hospital on the forefront of nursing care. Many of these nurses have played leadership roles in the safety and quality initiatives we’ve conducted over the past several years. They have also made major contributions to the effectiveness of our recent evidence-based nursing research projects.
MA/MS 1% MSN 3% BA/BS 6% BSN 57% ADN 27% Diploma 6%
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Academic degrees held by RNs The high number of RNs with advanced degrees at Washington Hospital contributes to higher quality care.
MSN BSN ADN
Washington Hospital 3% Magnet Hospital Benchmark 3% Washington Hospital 57% Magnet Hospital Benchmark 48% Washington Hospital 27% Magnet Hospital Benchmark
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Magnet hospital RN degrees We are working to meet or exceed benchmarks for academic degrees held by RNs at Magnet hospitals.
Legend for charts above: ma Master of Arts ms Master of Science msn Master of Science in Nursing ba Bachelor of Arts bs Bachelor of Science bsn Bachelor of Science in Nursing aDn Associate Degree in Nursing
Where quality matters most
The nurses at our Hospital continue to raise the level of training and expertise they bring to patient care and nursing management. Washington is far ahead of
most hospitals in applying the results of evidence-based practice and research to improve nursing care at the bedside.
Jan Wood, RN, MPA/HSA, Senior Associate Administrator
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Washington Hospital 2010 Annual Quality Report
Washington Hospital 2010 Annual Quality Report
Mission Statement
Setting Our Quality Goals
Our Total Commitment
Inspiring Change Through Excellence
Collaborating for Quality and Safety
Promoting Safety
Assuring a Safe Place for Patients
Focusing on Improvement
Cultivating Quality
Advancing Excellence in Nursing
Connecting Evidence-based Practice to Quality Outcomes
Teaming Up for Higher Quality and Greater Efficiency
Learning From Our Patients
Innovation That Builds Quality
Recognized for Quality
Raising the Bar on Quality
Washington Hospital 2010 Annual Quality Report
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