{"id":40,"date":"2022-03-25T12:00:15","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T12:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insight.m5i.com\/?p=40"},"modified":"2022-04-27T18:06:21","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T18:06:21","slug":"strengthening-the-professional-practice-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intouch.rnunl.ca\/index.php\/strengthening-the-professional-practice-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Strengthening the Professional Practice Process"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Professional Practice Process\u00a0is intended to provide RNs and NPs with a mechanism to address workplace and practice concerns related to patient care, workload and safety. While it has helped many workplaces achieve change, it\u2019s not a perfect process. And we know it needs work.<\/p>\n

In our last round of collective bargaining, RNU achieved improvements to Professional Practice language which included response timelines and the ability to escalate concerns to the level of Chief Nurse when needed. But for the process to work as intended, buy-in and accountability is required from management, employers and members.<\/p>\n

RNU is committed to strengthening the Professional Practice Process because we know it has the potential to be a powerful tool to affect positive change in your workplaces.<\/p>\n

Our 2022-2024 Strategic Plan<\/a>\u00a0includes three objectives to make the professional practice process a more effective advocacy tool:<\/p>\n

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  1. Improve employers\u2019 and members\u2019 understanding, accountability and participation in the Professional Practice Process by seeking commitment from employers to deliver a joint education session on Professional Practices to all managers and RNU members.<\/li>\n
  2. Negotiate collective agreement language to strengthen accountability and adherence to the Professional Practice Process. (Language may target the introduction of an independent assessment process, a tracking system for professional practice forms, and a commitment to offer education on Professional Practices to all managers).<\/li>\n
  3. Develop a standard Professional Practice Form that is consistent across all Regional Health Authorities to improve consistency and effectiveness of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In the meantime<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Although the process needs work, we strongly encourage members to continue completing Professional Practice forms and follow the steps outlined within the collective agreement. Refer to the Professional Practices Toolkit<\/a>\u00a0for tips and advice.<\/p>\n

    Often members fill out professional practice forms in good faith and do not hear back or see change. We know this is frustrating.<\/p>\n

    If you find yourself in this situation, there are some questions you should ask your manager:<\/p>\n