Nurse Leadership Board
• Composed of senior nursing leaders, clinical staff leaders, and representative leaders from each of the boards and councils
• Executive leader is the CNO
• Recommends resource allocations to ensure nursing strategic goals are successful
• Ensures that non-clinical operational practices are reviewed and consistent
• Facilitates the implementation and monitoring of strategic initiatives
• Responsible for leadership development
• Ensures that nursing complies with all regulatory rules and professional standards
• Governs nursing practice
Nurse Practice and Quality Board
• Composed of RN representation from each unit and department
• Executive sponsor is Senior Quality & Patient Advisor
• Membership includes 2 Behavioral Health Specialist that represent the system
• Ensures that nursing practices are evidence-based
• Decides with the CNO on quality & practice metrics for VBH
• Ensure standardization of practice that spans programs
• Ensure that policies that impact nursing are reviewed and approved
Unit or Department Boards
• Membership is all nursing staff in the unit or department
• Executive sponsor is the Manager Patient Care services or Director of the unit or department
• Ensure best practices are implemented at the unit level
• Make decisions for nursing practice on the unit
Nursing Staff Council
• Composed of representatives of each board and nursing leadership
• All staff can attend and participate
• Information sharing between unit boards and nursing staff