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Updates: Illinois Coalition for Nursing Resources (ICNR). Presented to: Manager and Director Meeting September 2, 2009 By Ashley Currier, RN, BSN, CMSRN. Northwestern Memorial. Hospital. Nursing Practice Legislation and Policy. “Rules” for the Nurse Practice Act Not yet approved
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Updates: Illinois Coalition for Nursing Resources (ICNR) Presented to: Manager and Director Meeting September 2, 2009 By Ashley Currier, RN, BSN, CMSRN Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Nursing Practice Legislation and Policy • “Rules” for the Nurse Practice Act • Not yet approved • Plan is for 2012 • SB 1919 (EPA- “do not flush”) • Passed with negotiated language • HB 1014 (Nurse Practitioner and Prescribing Authority) • Licensed to prescribe 5 medications correlated to MD’s medications • Reapply for prescribing authority • Apply for a DEA # • SB #### (Education and Nurse Training Reimbursement) • No hearing set for discussion about mandated staffing ratios
ANA Safe Staffing Poll • www.safestaffingsaveslives.org • March 2008-June 2009 • 14,993 responses nationwide • Demographic Data • Role • Shift worked • Magnet Institution? • Union/Non-Union
ANA Safe Staffing Poll How often do you engage in non-nursing activities? (ie: delivering meal trays, transfer patients, draw labs, go to pharmacy) • Never 2.2% • Rarely (< once/month) 4.0% • Sometimes (once/month) 5.8% • Frequently (once/week) 18.2% • Always (every day) 65.7% • No Response 4.1%
ANA Safe Staffing Poll How often are you able to take your full meal break? • Never 11.7% • Rarely (< once/month) 24.1% • Sometimes (once/month) 24.7% • Frequently (once/week) 23.1% • Always (every day) 12.4% • No Response 4.0%
ANA Safe Staffing Poll Would you feel confident having someone close to you receive care in the facility in which you work? • No 49.5% • Yes 45.9% • No Response 2.3%
ANA Safe Staffing Poll Do you believe the staffing on your unit and shift is sufficient? • No 71.9% • Yes 23.5% • No Response 4.6%
ANA Safe Staffing Poll Are you currently considering leaving your position? • No 45.0% • Yes 52.7% • No Response 2.3% If you are considering leaving your position, is the reason associated with adequate staffing? • No 11.3% • Yes 42.2% • Not Applicable 30.6% • No Response 2.3%
Safe Nurse Staffing in Illinois • Staffing by Patient Acuity (Law PA 095-0401) • Signed into law August 24, 2007 • NEW: Rules written in a collaborative effort by INA & IHA • Please encourage the governor to move on this vital piece of legislation!
Safe Nurse Staffing in Illinois • Assures direct care staff a significant voice in nurse staffing process • Aligns staffing considerations based on patient needs and nursing resources • Reinforces evidence-based approach to nurse-patient staffing • Accounts for wide range and mix of hospitals and their nursing staffs • Complements current hospitals’ staffing policies and practices • Demonstrates hospital’s commitment to their direct nurse staff