2025 Accomplishments

• Nursing Strategic Plan Retreat
• Reviewed and approved 23 council projects
• Transitioned to the 1-Day Model
• Increased Data Literacy
• Supported councils in abstract preparation and presentation development
• Developed Council Application Form

EBP & Research Council

• Conducted member survey to assess knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Research
• Promoted literature search strategies to support clinical inquiry and best practices
• Facilitated development of PICOT questions to guide research and quality improvement projects
• Led critical appraisal and review of journal articles to strengthen evidence-based decision-making

Exceptional Care Experience & Caring Science Council

• Strengthened interprofessional collaboration by inviting ancillary services to the council meetings
• Increased care experience data literacy
• Each meeting explored one Caritas Process, culminating in a final session where the council embodied all 10 in practice
• Thank You Card Project for Patients

Quality & Safety Council

• Focused on strengthening compliance with pain assessment and reassessment practices, ensuring accurate documentation and timely interventions to improve patient comfort and safety
• Room Readiness Checklist & Suicidal Ideation Safety Cart
• Peri-Op Consent Project: Educated staff on proper consent process to prevent patient delays.
• Quarterly skin audit and review
• Monthly restraint audit and review
• Safe patient handling equipment audit
• Participation in the Quality and Safety Fair

Professional Development Council

• Professional Development Day
• Nurse’s Week Celebration & Poster Contest
• IV medication grid and updates
• Certification walls
• Racecar Certification competition
• DAISY Award nominee acknowledgement
• Monthly Wellness Newsletter
• Backpack training projects
• Bipap policy (final stages)