Research/ Evidence Based Practice Council
This council is involved in nursing research projects throughout the hospital and is dedicated to promoting research and research utilization among staff nurses.
Membership: Nursing Staff and Nursing Leadership.
Clinical Practice Council
The clinical practice council evaluates patient care practices and new products, equipment for patient care, disseminates information regarding changes in practice, changes in policies, and updated pharmacy information.
Membership: Nursing Staff, Nursing Leadership and Non-Nursing Multidisciplinary representation by Pharmacy, Pulmonary Care, Materials, Dietician, Rehabilitation.
Medication Safety Council
The Medication Safety Council evaluates the effectiveness of the Bar Coding Technology as it pertains to patient safety. The council members develop policies and procedures relating to safe medication administration, perform performance improvement activities and continually research systems to improve efficiency.
Membership: Nursing Staff, Nursing Leadership and Non-Nursing Multidisciplinary representation by Pharmacy and Pulmonary Care.
Patient/Family Education Council
This council reviews and updates educational materials for patients and families, and designs and develops any new materials needed.
Membership: Nursing Staff, Nursing Leadership and Non-Nursing Multidisciplinary representation by Pharmacy, Pulmonary Care, Materials, Dietician, Rehabilitation.
Clinical Documentation Council
The Clinical Documentation council evaluates and reviews the current clinical documentation system and implements changes/improvements as needed.
Membership: Nursing Staff, Nursing Leadership and Non-Nursing Multidisciplinary representation by Pharmacy, Pulmonary Care, Materials, Dietician, Rehabilitation.
Policy and Procedure Council
The Policy and Procedure committee reviews and revises nursing services policies and procedures that are based on current research, resources and nationally accepted standards of practice.
Membership: Nursing Staff and Nursing Leadership.