ChristianaCare Nursing Excellence

Janet Belles and Mark Maitland, a nurse at ChristianaCare, forged a special bond after Janet’s car accident in September 2023. Maitland had been driving in North Wilmington when he came upon Belles who was trapped inside her burning vehicle. He rushed to help pull her to safety. The two would late reencounter each other at Christiana Hospital when Maitland happened to come into her room to put in an IV. They would reunite a third time as part of the Thank You Project, which enables patients and their families to express appreciation to caregivers who made a difference during their hospital stay. To make a recommendation for a Thank You Project, contact Patient Experience at 302-733-1379. https://lnkd.in/eAEWMVHr

We are proud to share our 2024 impact report, “We Serve Together.” Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gAkdTF4h At ChristianaCare, our mission is simple, yet profound: We take care of people. “We Serve Together” tells the stories of the many ways our nearly 14,000 caregivers serve as expert, caring partners to help our neighbors achieve their best health. Lifesaving care. Innovative treatments. Transformative research. Game-changing community programs. Educating the health professionals of tomorrow. An economic engine in the communities we serve. Guided by our values of love and excellence, we serve together — for the love of health! #WeServeTogether #LoveOfHealth #WST2024

From elementary to high schools, students attending 25+ Delaware schools have access to ChristianaCare’s school-based health centers. Led by an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), the team, composed of medical, mental health and nutrition experts, provides essential care to students at a convenient location. Three new elementary school-based health centers opened during FY24 to provide convenient, needed care to students right on site.

Since its launch in 2021, the ChristianaCare Hospital Care at Home program has become a national model for bringing acute care to the place most familiar to patients -- their home. The program’s multidisciplinary team, which includes nurse practitioners and registered nurses, provides the highest level of in-home acute care available statewide. With the use of technology and a collaborative team approach, nurses are able to monitor patients and provide a care plan suitable for their home environment. https://lnkd.in/e4KFpW4P

? Magnet Site Visit: A Celebration of Excellence! ? At the end of January, ChristianaCare had the honor of hosting our Magnet Site Visit, and we couldn’t be prouder of our incredible nursing team and caregivers! Throughout the visit, our caregivers showcased their unwavering commitment to nursing excellence, innovation, and compassionate care—the very essence of what makes ChristianaCare special. The enthusiasm, professionalism, and passion for patient care were truly inspiring. A heartfelt THANK YOU to every nurse, leader, interprofessional partner, and caregiver who participated in this process. Your voices, stories, and dedication to our profession shined brightly. This journey is about more than just a designation—it’s about celebrating who we are and the extraordinary care we provide every day. This experience reaffirmed what we already know: ChristianaCare nurses are exceptional! ?? #MagnetJourney #NursingExcellence #ChristianaCare #ProudToBeAMagnetNurse

The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing's (AAACN) theme for Ambulatory Care Nurses Week, February 3-7, was " A healthier world through nursing excellence, leadership, and innovation." Our Ambulatory and Community Care nurses celebrated this week through many fun activities, such as special themed days and a virtual recognition event. This dedicated week was an opportunity to recognize our nursing caregivers for their outstanding compassionate care they provide each and every day. #AmbulatoryNursing #ChristianaCare #NursingExcellence

Congratulations to our MICU and WICU/6S teams - along with our colleagues from Bayhealth and Nemours - for completing the 12-month #CSIAcademy through the AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses). Clinical nurses implemented interventions in their practice areas to create and improve #HealthyWorkEnvironments.

During Ambulatory Nurses Week, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible contributions of our ChristianaCare ambulatory nurses who make a difference every single day. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to patient-centered care are truly inspiring. Ambulatory nurses play a pivotal role in providing exceptional care to patients outside of the hospital setting, often being the first point of contact for patients seeking medical guidance. From ensuring smooth patient experiences to empowering individuals with health education, your work doesn’t go unnoticed. We are proud of the professionalism, empathy, and skill you bring to the role, and we thank you for being such an integral part of the ChristianaCare team. You continue to elevate the standard of care in our community, and we are so grateful for everything you do. Let’s all take a moment to recognize and thank our ambulatory nurses for their unwavering dedication and the positive impact they make every day. ?? #AmbulatoryNursesWeek #NursingExcellence #NursesMakeADifference

Thursday, 14 direct care nurse teams from Nemours Children’s Hospital, Bayhealth and ChristianaCare in Wilmington DE who participated in AACN CSI Academy shared their innovative project outcomes to improve the health of the work environment. Each team focused a project on one of #AACN healthy work environment standards. More than half of the teams not only improved the HWE standard their project was focused on, but all standards. Nurses leading change!!!!

“We shouldn't work in a profession where people are afraid to come to work … It's something we need to address if we want to attract and retain people in this field.” –Jasmin Orange, BSN, RN, CCRN See how nurse manager Jasmin Orange uses evidence-based practices to combat the epidemic of violence in healthcare and create a safer environment for all caregivers: https://shorturl.at/86v1t