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NAHRS Program
Get Magnetized: Magnet Recognition, Libraries, and Excellence Sunday, May 21, 2006 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Secondary sponsor: Hospital Libraries Section |
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Program Moderator
Richard Barry, AHIP, Librarian/Archivist, American Nurses Association, Silver Spring, MD.
Presentation Speakers and Abstracts
Title: History of Magnet Hospitals (PowerPoint file)
Abstract:
Mr. Barry will open the presentation with a brief overview of the original study and research conducted by the American Academy of Nursing of characteristics leading to the recruitment and retention of nurses from the early 1980s. How this study, combined with other factors, lead the American Nurses Credentialing Center to launch an ambitious program in1990 to promote and recognize hospitals based upon standards of nursing care and nursing service administration. A review of developments from the past fifteen years will show the growth of the Magnet Recognition Program.
Invited speaker: Richard Barry, AHIP, Librarian/Archivist, American Nurses Association, Silver Spring, MD.
Title: The Elements of Magnetism (PowerPoint file)
Abstract:
Ms. Joy will present the current process and procedures that are involved with the Magnet Recognition Program. In her role as Senior Magnet Program Specialist she is involved with the ongoing research and evidence need to maintain the high quality of the program as well as working with those facilities that apply for Magnet Recognition. A question and answer time after the panel presentation will feature Ms. Joy.
Invited speaker: Christina Joy, Senior Magnet Program Specialist, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, MD.
Title: Magnet Recognition in the Real World, A Panel Discussion
Abstract:
The panelists will each share their organization’s experience with the Magnet Recognition process which includes lots of documentation and research. Panelist will share how much or how little they were involved in the process, stories, tips, insights and learned experience. Also we will hear how Magnet status has changed the information needs of the nursing staff in regards to research and evidence based healthcare. Genuine professional testimony will be given.
Invited panel:
Jan Baum, Coordinator/Medical Librarian, John C. Lincoln Health Network, Phoenix, AZ,
"Magnet Status: Looking for Quality Patient Outcomes" ( PowerPoint file )
Sally Harvey, AHIP, Director, Learning Resources and CME, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ,
"Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center Library Activities Related to Magnet" ( PowerPoint file )
David Howse, Arizona Health Sciences Library, University of Arizona, Information Services, Tucson, AZ,
"Evidence Based Practice for Positive Patient Outcomes " (PDF handout)
Dorice L. Vieira, Associate Curator; Coordinator for Search Services, Ehrman Medical Library, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY,
Pamela Sherwill, AHIP, Librarian, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainsville, FL.