The next step Nurse leaders must step forward to address our work environment issues. We can bring order to health care's chaos. We have the knowledge, skills, insight, compassion, and energy. We can form the strategic partnerships and convene the multidisciplinary groups, such as pharmacists, physicians, and therapists, to find solutions for our uncertain future. Our profession is noble, our past is rich in wisdom, and our roots are solid and deep.
Health care needs our leadership now more than ever.
With Alternative 4, a trained surveyor conducts an on-site review of a facility's response to a sentinel event. Those who accept will be asked to work in a UPMC facility for 2 years. Best foot forward Health care reform is a key issue of this year's presidential campaign. A An open access model requires a thorough needs assessment to best configure clinician time, patient panels, and appointment availability that matches the population served. This creates many operational and systems challenges such as redefining roles and responsibilities, creating innovative patient appointment schedules, and maximizing efficient clinic flow.