Magnet® Designation Creates a Baseline for Excellence
Research shows that more empowered, more engaged and more satisfied nurses not only reduce patients’ mortality risk, but also improve patients’ experience of care.
Issue: 2020-2021
2020-2021 Nursing Annual Report
Facing the Pandemic with Preparation and Perseverance
In collaboration with physicians, two Emergency Department nurses implemented an algorithm to determine which patients could be treated and monitored in the care tents versus which ones would need to be admitted to the hospital.
Mylene in the Storm
Mylene Peralta, BSN, RN, brought humanity to hardship, calm to calamity, peace where all the pieces seemed to be falling apart.
The View from the ICU
Laurie Freed, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC, an ICU/CCU nurse, was overwhelmed with emotion when vaccines became available because she had seen so many patients succumb to the virus in the winter of 2020-21.
Healing Through Shared Experiences
“We started a quarterly Zoom wellness social called Toast for Tranquility. Each event had a short educational wellness presentation, but it was most importantly a platform for our providers to share their experiences and struggles with one another,” Dr. Scott says.
Transforming a Patient’s Healing Journey
He was soon discharged to a ventilator rehab facility and is now home and doing really well in his follow-ups with SVMH pulmonologists.
Expressing Her Gratitude Through Art
“There’s somebody there holding your hand. If I would’ve passed away, I wasn’t going to pass away alone because one of God’s children was with me. “
An OT Reflects: Falling and Rising Together
Things are getting better. We now have access to tools to mobilize our intubated patients, new treatment protocols, and we know more about protecting ourselves and our patients.
Learning More About Our Leaders
Creating, sustaining and navigating within a thriving healthcare environment requires passion, commitment and a host of other key attributes and skills.
In Their Own Words
“I am inspired by the positive energy of collaboration within all levels of leadership and with the emphasis on helping nurses at all levels by creating the supportive environment they need to be successful.”
COVID Clinic Addresses the Needs of the Most Vulnerable Patients
“I truly believe if some of our patients had not come to their appointments – they would not have survived.”
Keepsakes Provide Meaning for Patient’s Families
A heartwarming story: how the Heartbeat in a Bottle brings comfort to families whose loved ones passed away from COVID-19 or other causes.
New Committee Optimizes Culturally Sensitive Care
To better serve Spanish-speaking patients and their families, SVMHS formed the Culturally Sensitive Care Committee in 2021, with overwhelming support and success.
Recognizing Nursing Excellence
SVMHS recognizes nurses who provide excellent patient care. Learn about the nurses honored with DAISY Awards, Exemplar Awards and the Nurse of the Year in 2021.
Celebrating Rising Certifications & Certified Nurses
Nurse certification numbers grew and surpassed program goals in 2021, despite pandemic restrictions. Plus, learn how SVMHS celebrated Certified Nurses Day 2020 and 2021.
Program Transforms New Grads Into Magnet®-Level Nurses
With recent improvements, the New Grad Nursing residency program sets nurses up for success within SVMHS. Learn more about its impact.
Exemplary Professional Practice
Exceeding Benchmarks on Nurse-Sensitive Indicators
Data is helping drive success in meeting national benchmarks. At SVMHS, it’s helping our nurses outperform national benchmarks for nurse-sensitive indicators.
Exemplary Professional Practice
Nurse Satisfaction Scores Soar
In 2021, SVMHS nurse units outperformed national benchmarks for nurse engagement. Learn about the changes that contributed to our growing nurse satisfaction scores.
New Knowledge Innovation & Improvement
Cardiac Program Growth Opens Opportunities for Nurses
In 2021, the Structural Heart Program celebrated key milestones for several procedures. Learn how this growth expanded professional development opportunities for nurses.
New Knowledge Innovation & Improvement
Publications and Presentations
SVMHS nurses published and presented numerous valuable works in 2020 and 2021. Learn more about their contributions to their specialties and where to see them.
New Knowledge Innovation & Improvement
Agricultural Outreach That Saves Lives
In response to the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on farmworkers and their families, SVMHS launched two nurse-led programs that have saved lives and more.