Biomedical subjects
P Horstman
Publications and source records attributed to P Horstman.
An effective transitional duty program: successful program.
The role of the employee health nurse practitioner/case manager in management of the Transitional Duty Program is pivotal to the program's success. Clearly articulated policies and procedures are used to support the Transitional Duty Program. Use of the transitional duty employee can produce financial benefits and improve employee morale. An effective Transitional Duty Program must successfully balance the needs of the employee with the needs of the organization.
A cultural transformation model for nursing.
The rapidity and constancy of change, coupled with a culture of staff entitlement and passive and defensive leadership behaviors, prompted the development of an intensive plan for cultural transformation. The cultural transformation steps of leadership development, nominal group technique, quality improvement teams, and evaluation process are explored in detail. Lessons learned and outcomes obtained within the first 6 months after implementation are identified.
Perioperative nursing model redesign.
The Surgical Services Division at a university hospital has created a patient delivery system that integrates the TQM values: continuous improvement, shared governance and staff empowerment. A divisional shared governance model includes specific roles for several councils: departmental shared governance, clinical practice, professional practice and systems. This model has promoted a proactive, monthly approach to quality assessment and improvement, compared to the traditional quarterly review.