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New nursing professional practice model debuts
Nurses, did you know Saint Luke's Hospital has had a nursing professional practice model for years?
The need to update and create a professional practice model that nurses can identify with was a revelation during our Magnet site visit in 2010. During the past 12 months, a team of 15 nurses representing every practice area in the hospital has been working diligently to create a new professional practice model.
A professional practice model is a schematic or picture which provides a visual tool to communicate to nurses and others what is important, expected, and required in the delivery of nursing care at SLH. It illustrates how we practice, collaborate, communicate, and develop professionally.
So what can a professional practice model do for nursing at SLH?
- It guides our practice and delivery of care at the bedside
- We use it to guide our shared governance processes and refer to it when developing our guidelines
- Our professional practice model clarifies the expectations of nurses at SLH, which are to demonstrate autonomy, accountability, authority, and advocacy within our practice
- The ultimate goal results in providing patient-centered care and creating a culture of excellence for our patients and peers at SLH
Thank you to the nurses of the professional model task force for all your hard work and commitment: Michelle Atchity, Kris Browns, Jaime Galaz-Johnson, Mary Prokop, Sarah Puckett, Jason Purcell, Clay Salmon, Sarah Schubkegel, Kristin Sollars, Mary Stahl, Kristen Tinsman, Diane Trimble, Kevin Turner, Debbie White, and Jennifer Wood.
Look for education and the model posted on your unit from your Magnet Champion. Questions or comments? Please contact Sarah Schubkegel or Jason Purcell by email.
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Courtyard Marketplace will feature Jasper Mirabile
Wednesdays
June 20 - Aug. 29
7:30 a.m. - noon
Rain or shine
Women's Center Courtyard
This summer, many employees have been stopping by the Courtyard Marketplace for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other heart-healthy recipes. On Wednesday, Aug. 1, join us for a special treat. Jasper Mirabile will be making fresh mozzarella cheese at 7:30 and 9 a.m. accompanied by locally grown heirloom tomatoes!
Products may be purchased by cash or payroll deduction. The Courtyard Marketplace is brought to you by Saint Luke's Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center and Nutritional Services.
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Choose green
The Nutrition Services team is proud to have melamine dishware and  silverware in the Broadway Dining area. This feature is saving the hospital each year.
We need your help to continue the savings. Please return any trays, cups, and silverware back to the dining area on your next visit.
Another way to help us save is to only use "to go" products when you are not dining in with us. Our team is trained in this area, but don't be afraid to correct us if we reach for a "to go" item and it is not needed.
Let's all make an effort to choose green. We look forward to serving you!
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Credit Union corner
The Credit Union has back to school loans up to $2,500. Call any Credit Union branch location or go online for details. NOTE: Aug. 3 - 5 is Missouri Sales Tax Free Days on school supplies and accessories.
Purchasing a new or used car, truck, boat, wave runner, motorcycle, RV, or camper? Come by the Credit Union first! We have interest rates as low as 1.90 percent and with a pre-approved loan, you can get the best deal on the item you want. Call our branch at ext. 25300 and ask for Mitch or Shani or apply online.
Don't forget your summer fun discount tickets available at the Credit Union: Worlds of Fun, Oceans of Fun, Schlitterbahn Water Park, Silver Dollar City, White Water, and AMC movie theatres.
Coming soon - New electronic services to our website. Watch for details!
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Breast cancer events
Denim Day
Save the date! On Friday, July 27, Saint Luke's Hospital employees are invited to wear jeans to help raise additional funding for the Susan G. Komen Greater Kansas City Race for the Cure.
To wear jeans please make a $5 donation and receive your sticker to show your support. The sticker must be worn with your jeans. Please refrain from wearing T-shirts with your jeans.
The stickers are now available. Please choose a representative from your department to collect the $5 donations. The representative can come to the Center for Breast Care, Medical Plaza III, Suite 1000, to pick up the stickers for your department.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
The 19th annual Susan G. Komen Kansas City Race for the Cure is Sunday, Aug. 12, at Union Station. Saint Luke's Cancer Institute (SLCI) is sponsoring 500 employees to actively participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Employees must be present at the race to participate. SLCI is not sponsoring Sleep in for the Cure.
Online registration is now open. The registration code is to be utilized by employees only. To register for the race go to
www.komenkansascity.org. The SLCI sponsor code is slci12. To register on a team please look for SLCI- (your facility name). You must use a Saint Luke's email address to verify that you are an employee.
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Noteworthy
Lifewise Golf Classic
Registration is open for the Saint Luke's Hospital Lifewise Golf Classic. Take advantage of the early bird special! Register before Friday, July 27, and receive $5 off per person. This tournament is open to all Saint Luke's Health System employees and their guests.
Please contact CFHE at 816-932-3260 or ehealth2@saint-lukes.org with questions. For a registration form, click here. Registration forms can also be found on our webpage.
Get PiYo™ Fit!
Try out the Center for Health Enhancement's newest class, PiYo™. PiYo™ is the perfect blend of pilates and yoga that will help you build strength, increase power, and help improve rhythmic movement. PiYo™ begins Monday, July 30, at 4:15 p.m. in the CFHE group fitness room. This class is open to all CFHE fitness center members. Guests are welcome to try out the class. Guest passes are available on our webpage. Call ext. 23260 with any questions.
Look Good, Feel Better
Women currently undergoing cancer treatment are invited to attend the next Look Good, Feel Better class, a free two-hour workshop in which you learn simple beauty techniques for skin and nail care, makeup application, and coping with hair loss. You will receive a complimentary bag of makeup to use in the session and at home. Join us at the Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center conference room Aug. 8, 1 - 3 p.m. Call Vickie at 816-932-2124 to sign up.
SLCHS accepting applications for M.S.N. program
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences will launch its master's in nursing program this fall, pending final notification of HLC approval. Initially the graduate program will offer an acute care nurse practitioner track and a master's of science in nursing education.
Students will be able to matriculate and earn their degree on a full- or part-time basis. The application deadline is Aug. 3 and classes begin the week of Aug. 13.
If you have questions or would like to apply please visit the college's website or call the Admissions Office at 816-932-6748.
Honduras medical mission trip
Saint Luke's Health System R.N.s, N.A.s, radiology techs, and residents have an amazing opportunity to travel to La Ceiba, Honduras, in October 2012 to help start the only public ICU in the region, which will serve approximately 1 million people.
There will be two different weeks when we will be sending employees. The first is Oct. 10 - 17 and the second is Oct. 15 - 23. The cost of the trip is approximately $1,400 plus spending money for souvenirs, etc. The Saint Luke's Foundation will help fund this exciting project (up to $1,000 per person) with the submission of an individual application.
Please let Kelsey Fechter know ASAP by emailing her atkfechter@saint-lukes.org if you are interested in going or have any questions, as we need to finalize our plans within the next month. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Feed Your Brain: Healing a Community Through Risk Reduction: Domestic Violence Intervention and its Impact on Health Outcomes
Presented by Kate Mallula, bridge coordinator, Rose Brooks Center
Thursday, July 26
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Broadway/Mill Creek/Wornall Rooms
Click here to see learning objectives for the presentation.
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