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SEIU Healthcare PA Model for Labor-Management Quality Partnership Process. What are the right pieces?. Foundational Principles Structures (of meetings/committees) Problem Solving Process Training and Support Resources. 5 Pieces of the Model. 1. Foundational Principles.
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SEIU Healthcare PAModel for Labor-Management Quality Partnership Process What are the right pieces?
Foundational Principles Structures (of meetings/committees) Problem Solving Process Training and Support Resources 5 Pieces of the Model
1. Foundational Principles • Front-line RNs are experts • Data collection • Engagement opportunity/increase satisfaction
1. Foundational Principles • Get started. Not overly “bureaucratic” • Start small and expand • View this a continuous improvement and learning process.
Work Area/Unit Level Facility Level 2. Structures
2. Structure: Unit Level Action oriented meeting. Involve decision maker from management. May have a core committee (chair) but include others whenever possible Think about criterion for selection chair(s) Take the time to communicate Keep meeting focused on quality care (other structures for grievances etc.)
2. Structure: Facility Level Identify system problems and solutions Also Provides “representative” feedback on other operational and patient care issues Build from chairs of the unit level committees Coordinates work and learning between unit-based groups Insure that measure and documentation activities are taking place Include highest level of decision making possible.
2. Structure Determine Scope Discuss explicitly Determine Starting point What matters to RNs What matters to management
3. Problem Solving Process Have a structure Not overly complicated Engage and build consensus “Evidenced Based”
6-STEP PROBLEM SOLVING Define the Problem Track Outcomes and Measure Results Gather and Evaluate Information 1 Identify & Select Problem 6 Monitor & Evaluate Solution 2 Analyze Problem 3 Generate Potential Solutions 5 Implement Solution Brainstorm Ideas for Solving Problem Obtain Commitments for Implementation 4 Select & Plan Solution Reach Consensus on Solution and Plan (c) Workplace Systems, Inc. 1996
4. Training and Support Technical Skills Process Skills Mentoring and Sharing
4. Training: Technical Skills Data Collection Process mapping Problem Solving Process Measurement and Goal setting
4. Training: Process Skills Communication Consensus Building Conflict Resolution Teamwork and Coordination Roles
4. Support and Mentoring Sharing across the different units Nurse activist training/mentoring others
5. Resources Time Start small and use results to make the case for more resources Find other “allies”