COVID-19 has exposed the flaws of our healthcare system and its "legacy leaders." Leaders need to transform into "learning leaders" to strengthen the healthcare industry and prevent collapse. How to do this is outlined in this article: #vcudnpleader catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

In “Patients Come Second,” authors describe transformational leadership by outlining the need to engage/ motivate team members. Given the multidisciplinary structure of my work team, it is essential I learn from and use the strengths of my team for my DNP project #projectleading

My DNP project is a process improvement to address adherence to suboxone treatment for opioid use disorder. The culture of my org will improve as a result of patient accountability,consistency and shared goals. #DNPvision

Employees cannot provide excellent patient care if they are burnt out/undervalued. Organizational culture should motivate employees to preform through empowerment, respect, and caring. While hard to imagine, I believe possible with the right leaders. Paul Spiegelman #dnpscholar

My DNP project is to improve the care of terminally ill patients through palliative care outreach to assist with hospice transition. When the joy of alleviating suffering for patients is recognized, a positive sense of purpose among the team will motivate improvement. #dnpvision

Early palliative care consultation improves quality of life, decreases readmission, and reduces cost of care. Using the Charlson Comorbidity Index to identify appropriate patients for PC consult can maximize efficacy of PC and support of patients with serious illness #vcudnp

Transition of care is a vital part of healthcare to maximize patients' health. The American Case Management Association has a very helpful website about TOC programs. transitionsofcare.org #dnpretweet

“Patients Come Second” emphasizes how healthcare organizations cannot function without the people who work in them. When leading change, I will encourage employee engagement in the process to promote success of change. Paul Spiegelman #dnpbook

I learned a lot from using Twitter this semester: concise communication, an easy platform to learn new things, and a great way to share information and ideas #dnptweets sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Transformational leadership is the most effective way to create meaningful change in healthcare. Empathetic, motivating, engaged leaders can have huge impacts on organizations and patients. Shelly Smith, DNP #DNPleads online.tamiu.edu/articles/mba/t…

Telling healthcare providers they need resilience training to cope with the pandemic creates the illusion that burnout is their fault. It absolves the broken healthcare system of fault for the circumstances that have led to their suffering and moral distress.

The AMA will fight to protect the patient-physician relationship, and we will oppose any law or regulation that compromises or criminalizes patient access to safe, evidence-based medical care, including abortion. This is a fight we will not give up. spr.ly/6012ziBto

8.2% of adults in VA were uninsured (2021). Highest among low-income & minority Virginians. ACA/Medicaid expansion increased access to insurance/care & decreased disparities. Healthcare reform built on the foundation of the ACA is essential. Tim Kaine Mark Warner #nurs638

NURS 638 has challenged me to be bold and tackle healthcare problems extending beyond the individual patient by teaching me to analyze policy and advocate for change using techniques and language this course has taught me. I even tweeted at lawmakers! Shelly Smith, DNP

#nurs638 Getting wrecked by @DrKimSue was very eye opening. Seeing how women are impacted by addiction while incarcerated is a recipe for failure and disaster.

Fear prevents providers from prescribing opioids even when appropriate. An improved balance must be found between opioid prescribing restrictions to prevent opioid misuse/overdose and the availability of opioids for pain when necessary. #nurs638 @StopOpioidOD National Pain Council