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Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare | 2021-2022 Nursing Annual Report

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Magnet® Recognition

Magnet® Designation Creates a Baseline for Excellence

In May 2021, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System achieved American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition®.

categories and tags Magnet® Recognition, Magnet

Powerful Perspectives

Facing the Pandemic with Preparation and Perseverance

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Emergency Department nurses, physicians and staff played critical roles in the hospital’s COVID-19 response.

categories and tags Powerful Perspectives, COVID-19, Emergency Department
A pile of decorated nurse masks A pile of decorated nurse masks

Powerful Perspectives

Mylene in the Storm

In the midst of heartbreak and exhaustion of COVID-19, a Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital nurse went above and beyond to care for her patients and colleagues.

categories and tags Powerful Perspectives, COVID-19
A nurse’s gloved hand holds a patient’s hand during a blood oxygen check. A nurse’s gloved hand holds a patient’s hand during a blood oxygen check.

Powerful Perspectives

The View from the ICU

Managing the influx of patients during COVID-19 surges was possible only with exceptional teamwork in the ICU.

categories and tags Powerful Perspectives, COVID-19, ICU
An out-of-focus image of a pregnant woman getting an ultrasound An out-of-focus image of a pregnant woman getting an ultrasound

Powerful Perspectives

Healing Through Shared Experiences

During COVID, a wellness committee has tried to develop initiatives to bring the medical community together and fight isolation.

categories and tags Powerful Perspectives
A gray-haired man seated in a chair looks out the window. A gray-haired man seated in a chair looks out the window.

Powerful Perspectives

Transforming a Patient’s Healing Journey

Recovering from COVID-19, one patient spent a long time dependent on a ventilator and dialysis. His care staff all worked hard to get him moving in the right direction.

categories and tags Powerful Perspectives, COVID-19

Powerful Perspectives

Expressing Her Gratitude Through Art

A Chumash Native American artist brought gifts to Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital nurses who cared for her when she was a patient in the COVID-19 unit.

categories and tags Powerful Perspectives, COVID-19
A hospital staff member in blue scrubs adjusts his mask. A hospital staff member in blue scrubs adjusts his mask.

Powerful Perspectives

An OT Reflects: Falling and Rising Together

Caring for our patients, colleagues and the larger community is intricately intertwined. We rise and fall together.

categories and tags Powerful Perspectives, COVID-19
Stethoscope next to two hearts Stethoscope next to two hearts

Transformational Leadership

Learning More About Our Leaders

Chief Nursing Officer Lisa Paulo reflects on the challenges SVMHS nurse leaders faced during COVID-19 and why they chose to lead.

categories and tags Transformational Leadership, COVID-19, Leadership
SVMHS nurse leaders pose for a group photo. SVMHS nurse leaders pose for a group photo.

Transformational Leadership

In Their Own Words

Nurse leaders from Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System share meaningful pandemic insights and experiences.

categories and tags Transformational Leadership, COVID-19, Leadership
A healthcare provider in full PPE speaks to a patient with COVID-19 through a car window. A healthcare provider in full PPE speaks to a patient with COVID-19 through a car window.

Transformational Leadership

COVID Clinic Addresses the Needs of the Most Vulnerable Patients

As of January 5, 2021, the COVID Clinic had covered more than 1,000 patient visits since opening, keeping the readmission rate for its highly vulnerable patients to less than 6.5%.

categories and tags Transformational Leadership, COVID-19

Transformational Leadership

Keepsakes Provide Meaning for Patient’s Families

To help families of patients who passed away cope with their loss during COVID-19, SVMHS staff had an idea: the Heartbeat in a Bottle.

categories and tags Transformational Leadership, COVID-19, Critical Care Practice Council

Transformational Leadership

New Committee Optimizes Culturally Sensitive Care

A significant percentage of SVMHS’s patient population is Spanish speaking. In 2021, the Culturally Sensitive Care Committee was formed to improve their experiences.

categories and tags Transformational Leadership, Culturally Sensitive Care Committee

Structural Empowerment

Recognizing Nursing Excellence

Nurses perform extraordinary work every day to improve patient care and experiences. From the DAISY Award to Exemplar Award winners, learn about the fantastic nurses being recognized for providing exceptional care and experiences.

categories and tags Structural Empowerment, The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurse

Structural Empowerment

Celebrating Rising Certifications & Certified Nurses

Certified nurses help healthcare teams provide high-quality care. The number of nurse certifications continued to grow in 2021, and SVMHS celebrated Certified Nurse’s Day 2020 and 2021.

categories and tags Structural Empowerment, Certified Nurse’s Day

Structural Empowerment

Opening Nurses’ Eyes to Professional Opportunities

In October 2021, SVMHS held a Professional Development Fair to show nurses opportunities to grow in their careers. Topics included advanced degrees, specialty certifications and mentoring.

categories and tags Structural Empowerment, Professional Development Fair

Structural Empowerment

Program Transforms New Grads Into Magnet®-Level Nurses

Over the past two years, improvements have been made to the already-successful New Grad Nursing residency program. Its focus on preparing nurses for SVMHS nursing culture and high standards has led to great success.

categories and tags Uncategorized, New Grad Nursing Residency Program, Practice Council

Exemplary Professional Practice

Exceeding Benchmarks on Nurse-Sensitive Indicators

Outperforming national benchmarks is one requirement of the journey to achieve Magnet® recognition. Throughout 2020, our nurses exceeded national benchmarks for nurse-sensitive indicators, including for central line-associated bloodstream infections.

categories and tags Exemplary Professional Practice, Magnet

Exemplary Professional Practice

Nurse Satisfaction Scores Soar

The Magnet Recognition Program® demands hospitals provide infrastructure and support for nurses. In 2021, SVMHS nursing units outperformed national benchmarks for nurse engagement, displaying exceptional nurse satisfaction.

categories and tags Exemplary Professional Practice, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Magnet Recognition Program®

New Knowledge Innovation & Improvement

Cardiac Program Growth Opens Opportunities for Nurses

SVMHS celebrated major milestones for several cardiac procedures in 2021, a symbol of the Structural Heart Program’s growth. This growth has led to exciting professional development opportunities for SVMHS nurses.

categories and tags New Knowledge Innovation & Improvement, Heart Center, Structural Heart Program

New Knowledge Innovation & Improvement

Agricultural Outreach That Saves Lives

In response to the pandemic, SVMHS began two agricultural outreach programs. By working directly with the region’s farmworkers and their families, these nurse-led programs have saved lives, jobs and the nation’s food supply.

categories and tags New Knowledge Innovation & Improvement, Grower-Shipper Association
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New Knowledge Innovation & Improvement

Publications and Presentations

Through 2020 and 2021, SVMHS nurses published and presented numerous materials to innovate and advance their field. Publications include textbook, magazine and journal contributions.

categories and tags New Knowledge Innovation & Improvement, Poster Expo
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