WEBINAR: Nursing Recruitment and Retention
NURSING WORKFORCE
Strategies for Recruitment and Retention
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
FREE WEBINAR 1 pm—3 pm CST
This webinar is made possible with support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation as part of the New Pathways to Health and Opportunity Initiative. No registration fee
This educational activity is jointly provided by AXIS Medical Education and the Mississippi Hospital Association
WEBINAR PURPOSE: Provide hospital leadership with statistics regarding the current healthcare recruitment/retention issue. Brainstorm strategies on how to hire—then keep—personnel.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Human Resources Personnel | Nurse Leaders | MS Planning & Development Districts | SON personnel from Delta State University, Coahoma Community College and MS Delta Community College | Hospital personnel
OBJECTIVES:
* Discuss the development of a culture to retain nurses
* Discuss performance strategies for hospital leaders
* Discuss ways to become a transformational leader
* Discuss how to maintain effective communication skills
CONTINUING EDUCATION: Axis Medical Education designates this continuing nursing education activity for 2.0 contact hours.
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1:00 p.m.
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Welcome | Introductions
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Debbie Logan, Consultant
MHA Health, Research and Educational Foundation, Inc.
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1:05 p.m.
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Workforce Data
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Kim Hoover, President/CEO
MHA Health, Research and Educational Foundation, Inc.
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1:20 p.m.
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Reporting Review: Delta SONs and Hospitals
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Sheila Keller, Consultant
MHA Health, Research and Educational Foundation, Inc.
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1:30 p.m.
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Recruitment and Retention
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Laura Brower
VP, CNO & Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
Augusta University, Georgia
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2:45 p.m.
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Q & A | Feedback
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Moderated by Debbie Logan
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3:00 p.m.
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Adjourn
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Meet Our Speaker:
Laura Brower, RN, MSN
Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Augusta University Medical Center
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs College of Nursing, Augusta University
Laura Brower is a native of Tupelo, Mississippi. She served as the Chief Nursing Executive with Methodist Healthcare System (MHS), an eight-hospital system in San Antonio, Texas, where she was responsible for 3500 nurses working to advance patient centered care and professional practice. Laura co-led the MHS team to achieve the Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence and the Texas Gold Quality Award. Her areas of expertise include patient safety, quality of care, nursing education, physician relations, leadership development, regulatory compliance, healthcare administration and she has over 35 years health care experience in a variety of clinical, educational and administrative positions. Mrs. Brower previously served a dual role as the Chief Nursing Executive and Vice President of Professional Services with North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC); a six hospital system in Tupelo, Mississippi. There she co-led the NMMC team to successfully achieve the prestigious Malcom Baldrige award in 2006. Mrs. Brower previously served as President of the Mississippi Board of Nursing and Chairperson of the Mississippi Office of Nursing Workforce. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE), the American Nursing Association, the Georgia Nursing Association, the Georgia Organization of Nurse Leaders (GONL) and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
Mrs. Brower has a BS and Master' s degree in Nursing from the University of Southern Mississippi, in Hattiesburg. She has received awards including Top 40 under 40 Business Award (1995), Mississippi Nursing Association Administrator of the Year (1996), Mississippi 50 Leading Business Women (2002), Women of Success (2008), Mississippi Nurses Hall of Fame (2010), and Excellence in Nursing Award San Antonio Medical Rotary Club (2012).
In June 2014, Laura Brower joined Augusta University Medical Center (AUMC) as the VP and Chief Nursing Officer, in Augusta, Georgia, where she is accountable for the practice and the development of the Patient Care Services for an academic medical center. She has the responsibility for providing strategic leadership and operational guidance for clinical services across the Augusta University Health System, including Emergency Services, Medical Surgical, Intensive Care, Perioperative Services, Cardiology, Neurology, Respiratory Care, Rehabilitation Services, Social Services, Women's Services, Care Coordination, Utilization Review, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Transfer Center, Ambulatory Care, and Warms Springs Rehabilitation Services. She has the responsibility for leading the practice of nursing, the development of nursing services and the evaluation and implementation of clinical programs/services across the Health System in collaboration with the medical staff. She has initiated the journey for Magnet designation, launching nursing strategic planning, nursing research capacity, the AU Medical Center Nursing Foundation and the Nursing Leadership Development Academy.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AXIS Medical Education and the Mississippi Hospital Association. AXIS Medical Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation for Nursing
AXIS Medical Education designates this continuing nursing education activity for 2.0 contact hours.
Learners are advised that accredited status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with an activity.
AXIS Contact Information
For information about the accreditation of this program please contact AXIS at [email protected].
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
AXIS Medical Education requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by AXIS for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this continuing education activity:
| Name of Planner/Manager |
Reported Financial Relationship |
| Debbie Logan |
Nothing to disclose |
| Kim Hoover |
Nothing to disclose |
| Sheila Keller |
Nothing to disclose |
| Laura Bower, RN, MSN |
Nothing to disclose |
The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this continuing education activity:
| Name of Planner/Manager |
Reported Financial Relationship |
| Robin Powell |
Nothing to disclose |
| Dee Morgillo, MEd, MT(ASCP), CHCP |
Nothing to disclose |
| Holly M. Hampe, D.Sc., RN, MHA, MRM |
Nothing to disclose |
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Americans with Disabilities Act
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your request. For any special requests, please contact Robin Powell, Projects Manager, (601) 368-3322 or [email protected] before the meeting dates.
Requirements for credit:
* Attend/participate in the educational activity and review all course materials.
* Complete the CE Attestation process online by 11:59 pm ET September 26, 2020. Instructions will be provided.
* If you do not enter the online portal by the above date, you will not be able to retrieve your statement of participation.
* Upon successful completion of the online form, your statement of completion will be presented to you to print.