The work pace on SAC units differs considerably from that in nursing homes. SAC facilities must provide ongoing staff education regardless of individual professional disciplines. In SAC, all roles differ. Administrators must be prepared to invest facility money and time for staff education. Policies and procedures must be thoroughly reviewed and understood by those accountable for their implementation.
Skills have to be evaluated and updated.
New skills must be learned. Patient care programs must be introduced and monitored for effectiveness. Each management and quality improvement aspect of SAC depends on a successful implementation of these staff education programs. Topics on team building, communication skills, delegation of functions, and conflict management will be needed by everyone. Presentation at Washington State Nurses' Association Annual Convention.