| Clinical Practice
► Patients will receive safe, quality care consistent with evidence-based standards. ► Nursing and Para-nursing competence and privileging will determine patient assignments ► Patient Advocacy will be the heart of nursing care and related processes and procedures. ► Family centered care concepts will be incorporated into care planning.
Administration
► Nursing Services leadership and management drive and support patient centered, quality, safe and cost effective care. ► Systems and processes are developed from a patient perspective. ► Nursing Services leadership and management promote staff retention initiatives ► Just Culture principals are utilized to address adverse and near miss events and practice reviews. ► Cultural diversity will be recognized as strength.
Saudization
► Implement processes, procedures and structured career development opportunities to support the successful appointment of Saudi Nurses into key Nursing Services positions. ► Integrate Saudi Nurses as part of the health care team in all levels of Nursing Services. ► Promote the profession of Nursing within Saudi Arabia and internationally.
Education
► Provide post graduate nursing programs that are nationally and internationally accredited. ► Provide professional development opportunities aligned with operational and NGHA strategic goals focused on becoming an international center of excellence. ► Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth and development.
Research
► Scientific enquiry guides the practice of all Nursing Services staff. ► Contribute to the regional and international body of research and knowledge.
Quality and Patient Safety
► Transparency and openness underpin quality improvement initiatives with a Just Culture. ► Joint Commission International Standards and Patient Safety Goals, along with Nursing Sensitive Quality indicators, form the basis for Nursing specific quality improvement initiatives. ► Active participation in all NGHA and Central Region Quality and Safety initiatives. ► Front line staff demonstrate awareness of risky behaviors and practices. ► Front line staff feel empowered to change practices at the point of care ► Front line staff feel protected to challenge situations that impact negatively on safety or quality. ► Nursing Services leaders and managers are competent in the utilization of Healthcare Quality and Safety principals, processes, and tools. |