Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
We have been working to revamp and reinvigorate our nursing strategy to position nurses at the center. I am so excited to introduce our new Nurse Forward approach to you.
Nurse Forward reinforces our ongoing commitment to place nurses at the forefront of care. It is a testament to our belief in the power and potential of you to lead and innovate in the dynamic landscape of healthcare. You and your team form the foundation of HCA Healthcare and uphold the very heart of our shared promise to provide the absolute best patient care.
Together, we strive to build a culture that thrives on the power of unity, fostering a supportive network where every voice matters and every challenge is met as a team.
Nurse Forward reflects our firm belief that a healthcare system is only as good as its nurses. As we continue our journey to elevate patient care, we’re not merely asking you to come along for the ride. We’re inviting you to lead the way.
2024 Nurse Forward strategic pillars:
- Leadership and Advocacy: Develop empowered leaders who can advocate for and support care team growth and wellbeing
- Clinical Education: Enhance the clinical expertise of our care teams through skill-building and hands-on educational opportunities
- Dynamic Care Teams: Optimize care team models to best match clinical expertise with patient needs
- Care-First Culture: Champion a professional practice environment where care teams feel supported to deliver high-quality patient care
As we progress through the year, I am eager to see the way Nurse Forward takes shape in our divisions and facilities. It is an honor to experience this journey with you, and I’m ready for where Nurse Forward takes us.
Nursing Strategy
Unit of Distinction submission and save the date
2024 Unit of Distinction first quarter reporting period closes on March 31.
Save the Date
2023 Unit of Distinction Ceremony will be Tuesday, April 16 at 12:00pm CST.
2023 Performance Evaluations close March 31
Have you signed off on your 2023 performance evaluation? Ensure you participate in a meaningful conversation with your Manager and sign off on your performance evaluation by March 31. Need to access MyPath from a non-network device? Click here for a job aid.
MyPath Resources
- Access your MyPath Dashboard here.
- Visit the MyPath SharePoint Site for complete information and resources, including job aids and video tutorials.
- Click here to view the recorded Performance Evaluation Training for Colleagues.
- Attend MyPath Office Hours if you need help: Every Wednesday through March 27 from 12-12:30 PM CT. Click here to join.
Questions? Contact your local HR business partner.
Career pathway profile
Jackie Blanchard is a VP, Nursing Excellence and Infection Prevention. Learn more about Jackie here.
Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness
Research by the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation shows that many healthcare professionals refrain from pursuing necessary mental health treatment due to intrusive and stigmatizing language in applications and questionnaires. Colleagues should never feel that pursuing mental health-related treatment would put their careers at risk. Compliance with standards established by the foundation has earned HCA Healthcare recognition by the ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare coalition as a Wellbeing First Champion for 2024.
U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating March 18 as Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness. The date was selected to coincide with the day that the senator’s bipartisan Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Act was signed into law by President Biden in 2022.
Click here for the full Well-Being Day press release.
Resilience in Healthcare
As a bedside nurse, HCA Healthcare is investing in your well-being to reduce the impact of burnout. The Resilience in Healthcare program provides training and tools to help identify and manage burnout while promoting self-care and mindfulness.
What do you need for your mental health?
We are committed to the care and improvement of human life, which includes supporting you through challenges.
“I can’t keep up with my to-do list.”
Optum WorkLife Services can connect you to various services such as childcare, eldercare, home repair and lawn services. Specialists will do the research to find options, compare costs, review credentials and provide contact information.
“I need to talk to someone on the phone right now.”
Call Optum Wellbeing at (877) 950-5075 for immediate confidential support at any time for whatever you’re going through, including relationship and work issues, legal or financial concerns and other stressful situations. All colleagues and all members of their household are eligible for eight free counseling sessions per topic, per year — even if they are not enrolled in an HCA Healthcare medical plan.
“I’ve been so stressed lately.”
The AbleTo app provides access to personalized self-care techniques, coping tools, meditations and more — anytime, anywhere. You can use it to boost your mood, shift your perspective and feel better. Download the app from your app store.
“I’d prefer to interact with a counselor by text.”
You can use the Talkspace app to get the counseling support you need from your computer or mobile device. Call (877) 950-5075 to request an authorization code and then go to TalkSpace.com/connect and click Get Started to enter your authorization code.
“I don’t know where to go to access wellbeing benefits.”
There are two ways to access the HCA Healthcare wellbeing benefits described here and more: For immediate counseling support: Call Optum Wellbeing at (877) 950-5075 or go to LiveAndWorkWell.com (guest access code: HCA).
For all other emotional, physical and financial wellbeing benefits available to you and your family: Go to HCAhrAnswers.com > Benefits: HCA Rewards > Wellbeing Hub.
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