Course objeCtives

upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

1. List the common features and pitfalls of patient classification systems including GrAsP, evalysis, Clairvia, APACHe;

2. Compare and contrast the nursing process with task lists gener-ated by the eHr and their impact on classifying your patient;

3. recognize the difference between staffing plans and mandated explicit minimum nurse-to-patient ratios with staffing up, based on the individual patient acuity and the impact on patient and nurse outcomes;

4. List the critical indicators on a valid patient classification tool that rNs should include in their assessment and rationale when demanding additional staffing to meet patient needs;

5. Discuss individual and collective strategies and the resources available to support rNs in their role as patient advocates.

Course DesCriPtioN

Patient classification systems (PCs), also known as patient acuity systems, have been in use since the late 1980s. they were origi-nally adapted from industrial time and motion models to manage workloads by identifying and quantifying repetitive tasks and patient needs that can be standardized, measured and timed. this course will review the limitations of these systems which are hostile to the interests of patients. the purpose of the patient classification/acuity tool is to determine individual patient needs and care require-ments, while utilizing standards mandated by laws and regulations.

the PCs incorporates the long standing and critical five point sci-entific patient care model (nursing process) which codifies that the rN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and patient advocacy of each patient. the tool places heavy emphasis on the clinical, scientific and technical components of patient care being mindful of the patient’s response to disease/illness, complications, as well as the patient’s response to the treat-ment prescribed. rNs must exercise independent competent clini-cal judgment at all times in determining their patients’ individual needs and care requirements and must do so exclusively in the interest of their patients.

Assertive ADvoCACy, ComPeteNCe AND AutHority: What rNs Need to Know About Acuity tools, Patient Classification systems, and safe staffing

For DireCt- CAre AND stAFF rNs — Provider Approved by the California board of registered Nursing. Provider #000754 for 6 contact hours (CeHs)

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reGistrAtioN & Fee iNFormAtioN

register early as space may be limited and pre-registration is required. Phone registrations are not available. registrants should arrive 15 minutes prior to class and sign-in.

Ce Course: Free to CNA/NNu members

CNA/NNu Associate membership: $50.00 (for RNs in non-NNU represented facilities)

DAtes & LoCAtioNs 2014

tues, october 14 — san Luis obispo embAssy suites 333 madona rd. san Luis obispo, CA

mon, october 20 — san mateo mArriott sAN mAteo 1770 south Amphlett blvd. san mateo, CA

thurs, october 23 — eureka reD LioN iNN 1929 Fourth st., eureka, CA

Fri, october 24 — Las vegas suNCoAst HoteL & CAsiNo 9090 Alta Dr., Las vegas, Nv

GeNerAL iNFormAtioN

CNA/NNu reserves the right to substitute qualified faculty for those listed. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Absolutely no recording or videotaping of courses allowed. Attendees must remain for the full class to receive Ce credit (6 CeHs).

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CLAss times

9:00am – 4:00pm (same times for all dates) optional additional hour of class time available from 4:00 – 5:00pm.

tues, october 28 — bakersfield DoubLetree by HiLtoN 3100 Camino Del rio Ct. bakersfield, CA

thurs, october 30 — Chico CourtyArD by mArriott CHiCo 2481 Carmichael Dr., Chico, CA

mon, November 3 — santa Clara sANtA CLArA mArriott 2700 mission College blvd. santa Clara, CA

thurs, November 6 — sacramento sHerAtoN GrAND HoteL 1230 j st., sacramento, CA

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thurs, November 13 — marina Del rey mAriNA DeL rey mArriott 4100 Admiralty Wy. marina Del rey, CA

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thurs, November 20 — Newark CourtyArD by mArriott 34905 Newark blvd, Newark, CA

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tues, December 2 — escondido CourtyArD by mArriott, rb 11611 bernardo Plaza Ct, san Diego, CA

thurs, December 4 — Garden Grove ANAHeim mArriott suites 12015 Harbor blvd. Garden Grove, CA

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