Aungst, Mary

Groves, Karen

Motz, Melissa

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Lehigh Valley Health NetworkLVHN Scholarly WorksPatient Care Services / NursingImpacting Women's and Children's Health CareGlobally- A United State-Haiti Nursing Partnership.Melissa MotzLehigh Valley Health Network, Melissa.Motz@lvhn.orgMary AungstLehigh Valley Health Network, Mary-Kelly.Aungst@lvhn.orgKaren GrovesLehigh Valley Health Network, Karen.Groves@lvhn.orgFollow this and additional works at: https://scholarlyworks.lvhn.org/patient-care-services-nursingPart of the Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nursing Commons, and the Pediatric NursingCommonsThis Poster is brought to you for free and open access by LVHN Scholarly Works. It has been accepted for inclusion in LVHN Scholarly Works by anauthorized administrator. For more information, please contact LibraryServices@lvhn.org.Published In/Presented AtMotz, M. Aungst, M. Groves, K. (2017, October 20). Impacting Women's and Children's Health Care Globally- A United State-HaitiNursing Partnership. Poster Presented at: AWHONN PA Section, Villanova, PA.OUTCOMES© 2017 Lehigh Valley Health Network   GOAL   ENGAGING IN PARTNERSHIP   OUR NURSING PARTNERReferences:1.  Cook M, Howard BM, Yu A., et al. A consortium approach to surgical education in a developing country: educational needs assessment. The Journal of the American Medical Association Surgery. 2015; 150(11):1074-1078.2.  Sarisley C, Blozie C. Medical mission volunteering. Gastroenterology Nursing. 2011; 34(3):231-234.3.  Silinzieds A, Simmons L, Edward KL, et al. Nurse education in developing countries-Australian plastics and microsurgical nurses in Nepal. Plastic Surgical Nursing. 2012; 32(4):148-155.4.  Spaulding C. What now? The Journal of the American Medical Association. 2015; 314(18): 1919-1920.Create a partnership for education and professional development between LVHN nurses and nurses in a developing country. The Hopital Convention Baptiste d'Haiti (HCBH)•  Maternity & Pediatric Care •  Neonatal Care•  Medical-Surgical Care •  Perioperative Services•  Emergency Care The Magnet® Vision: Magnet® organizations will serve as the fount of knowledge and expertise for the delivery of nursing care globally. They will be solidly grounded in core Magnet principles, flexible, and constantly striving for discovery and innovation. They will lead the reformation of health care; the discipline of nursing; and the care of the patient, family, and community.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         The Commission on Magnet Recognition, 2008•  Visits   –  6 since 2014•  LVHN support   –  Philanthropic funds for travel and lodging   –  Paid time off•  Team Members   –  Initially, nurses, 3 per visit   –  Now, interprofessional team, including physicians•  Evolving clinical focus   –  Consistent relationships for enhanced maternal child health   REVIEW OF LITERATURENo published literature was located describing enduring partnerships between nurses in the US and developing countries.    CHALLENGES•  Language barrier – interpreters required•  Interruptions in electricity•  Sporadic internet•  In-services & continuing education•  Focus on designated World Health Organization “Baby Friendly” initiatives •  Staff and patient education materials•  Funds and donations for supplies and pediatric respite care • Blood bank prompted by and to support maternal hemorrhage•  Published manuscript – Empowering nurses to transform health care globally: A United States-Haiti nursing partnership. American Nurse Today, February 2017, Vol.12 No.2 INSPIRATIONS FROM THE HAITIAN CULTURE•  All nurses baccalaureate prepared•  Remarkable family engagement•  Solace and  & strength in spirituality•  Oppressive heat without air conditioning•  Limited resourcesImpacting Women's and Children's Health Care Globally − A United States-Haiti Nursing PartnershipMaternal Child Health ColleaguesLehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PennsylvaniaMagnetTM Since2002

Impacting Women\u27s and Children\u27s Health Care Globally- A United State-Haiti Nursing Partnership.

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