Hardwiring Excellence: Applying Healthy Work Environment Principles to the Pediatric/NICU Department

The goals of HWE is to improve trust, communication, employee engagement, patient satisfaction, patient safety, and patient clinical outcomes through skilled communication, true collaboration, effective decision making, appropriate staffing, meaningful recognition, and authentic leadership.https://digitalcommons.centracare.com/nursing_posters/1014/thumbnail.jp

St. Cloud Hospital Nursing Director Orientation and Mentorship Program

Develop and implement an evidence-based orientation and mentorship program for nursing directors using AONE’s Nursing Executive Competencies along with a structure curriculum.https://digitalcommons.centracare.com/nursing_posters/1104/thumbnail.jp

Development and Implementation of a Pediatric Palliative Care Program

Palliative care, long-used in the adult setting, is new to the pediatric setting. Research indicates that palliative care reduces length of stay and use of aggressive end-of-life interventions, improves quality of life, and provides hope. It balances provision of coordinated care with building of family memories and preparation for the child\u27s death with celebration of the child\u27s life. We advocate implementation of pediatric palliative care in any hospital that cares for children. This article provides a model outlining critical steps and considerations for establishing a successful pediatric palliative care progra