I have been considering an identified change needed on my unit. The problem is there are so many to choose from. My unit is in such a state of flux and has been through so much over the past couple of years, the last thing anyone wants is more CHANGE. What we need is consistency and predictability.
One of the consistent problems on the unit, even through the other changes, is poor communication. Every time we go to work there is a new policy or procedure in place that has not been communicated to staff. So we play a version of the game telephone that is very dangerous.
My goal is to address the communication and bring about standardization to our unit. I will use the Unit Based Council of our unit as the means of bringing about the change. All of this will be consistent with the facility goal of re-designation as a Magnet facility. Hey I think I just came up with my proposal. Cut, paste, email, and check off another assignment. :)
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You are right about the process of change being difficult. People are very resistant to change because it requires rewiring the brain out of the old and into the new. Many changes are brought about by best care practices and evidence based practice though. I think the important thing is to have appropriate time to educate staff before implementation.
ReplyDeleteChange is very difficult for unit. Especially if you have new staff. The unit based council is a great idea. We changed ours to a staff lead one instead of management lead. Attendace is better and more positive changes have come out because of it. We turned it in as a submission for a poster abstract at the magnet conference in Kentucky this year.
ReplyDeleteCommunication is such a good idea!
ReplyDeleteEvery unit needs clear communication, because as you mentioned, changes keep coming!
It's so hard to be responsible for something you never heard of!
Perhaps you could submit a poster for your facilities Magnet designation also!
Communication is something that my unit struggles with, we have about half of our nurses that have been on the floor over fifteen years and the other less than five years. Our floor and facility are undergoing many chages and communication between the two groups is lacking. I wish we could come up with a way to blend the two together.
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