| Overview |
This is a five day intensive practicum on Primary Nursing, (the core of Relationship-Based
Care) designed and delivered by Marie Manthey. The first offering of its kind, this program
is a combination of lecture, discussion, unit visits, and specific solutions to common
problems that have been implemented on nursing care units in various hospital through
out the nation.
Participants in this intensive practicum will benefit from Marie’s years of experience
facilitating the implementation of this concept both in the USA and in other countries.
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| Objectives of the Practicum |
At the completion of this program, participants will:
- Understand how Primary Nursing was developed with special emphasis
on the role of staff nurses in its creation.
- Be able to describe the role and relationship changes required for a
successful implementation.
- Describe the unique implementation program that works for this
particular change process.
- Articulate the leadership role of both formal and informal leaders
necessary for ongoing success.
- Use strategies to sustain the system and avoid common pitfalls that
restrict growth of professional practice.
- Teaching methods used include lecture and discussion, as well as round
table dialogues with managers and staff currently using Primary
Nursing. Visits to local Primary Nursing units can be arranged.
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| Preparation Materials |
This is a highly interactive practicum, so expect some group assignments/homework during the evening hours to deepen your understanding in some areas and to provide time to do group preparation for presentations/facilitation.
Recommended readings before the program are:
- Relationship-Based Care: A Model for Transforming Practice, Mary Koloroutis, ed.
- Primary Nursing, Marie Manthey
- Appreciative Inquiry: A Positive Revolution in Change, David Cooperrider and Diana Whitney
These can be ordered by calling 1-800-728-7766 or online at www.chcm.com.
- A Whole New Mind, Daniel H. Pink
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| Dates and Locations |
Please click here for class availability, registration and participant information.
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| Who Should Attend |
- Staff Members who demonstrate leadership
- Team Leaders
- Unit Mangers
- Departmental Directors
- Senior Executives
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