Crystal’s Blog: 1 Year Anniversary

One year ago I launched Crystal’s Corner to inform patients, families, staff and the community of the new or upcoming strides CKHA is taking to improve the care we provide. My first blog was called “Nursing: You Can’t Live Without It!”which celebrates nursing leadership in our organization. As I reflect on the past year and the 50 blogs posted, I see the momentum of CKHA’s commitment for excellence grow and blossom.

Therehave been some big accomplishments and changes for the organization over the past year. We have released Health Outcomes for Better Information and Care (HOBIC) to measure the outcomes our nurses have on our patients, to focus our care plans and improve patient outcomes. In December 2010, CKHA completed the Qmentum Accreditation program and met 97.7% and 1572 of the 1610 standards of excellence.
We are one of only 21 hospitals designated as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO), using RNAO’s Best Practice Guidelines to lead our practice when implementing policies, procedures, patient orders, documentation standards, and patient care initiatives.

Lastly, Patient and Family Centered Care has become the culture of the organization, and partnering with patients and their families is evident throughout the organization. It is through these partnerships we work collaboratively to create the environment our patients and families expect and need.

I look forward in my 2nd year of Crystal’s Corner to share with you updates on the strides CKHA is making in continuing the momentum for positive change.