From Evidence to Action: Experts Driving Nurse Staffing Reform

Author(s): Kiersten Henry, DNP,ACNP-BC,CCRN-CMC,CCNS; Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN; Sarah Delgado, DNP, RN, ACNP; Kathryn E Roberts, APRN, DNP, CCNS, CENP, CCRN, FCCM

Contact Hours 1.25

CERP C 1.25

Expires Dec 31, 2028

Topics: Healthy Work Environment, Staffing

Role: Manager, Educator, APRN, Staff, Researcher

Fees
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00

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Activity Summary

Before you Begin

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Description

This session provides an update on the outcomes of recommendations made by The National Nurse Staffing Task Force from a panel of key stakeholders. These outcomes include AACN’s Standards for Appropriate Staffing and the incorporation of appropriate staffing as a National Performance Goal by The Joint Commission. The inextricable link of appropriate staffing to the Healthy Work Environment Standards is discussed. Resources and exemplars for appropriate staffing are included, and audience questions and participation encouraged.

Objectives

  • Describe the work of the Partners for Nurse Staffing and the recommendations of the Nurse Staffing Think Tank and Nurse Staffing Task Force.
  • Define AACN’s Standards for Appropriate Staffing for Adult Critical Care, Adult Progressive Care and Pediatric Critical Care.
  • Explain the key aspects of the Joint Commission National Performance Goal 12.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.