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Leadership Presentation

This presentation highlights the leadership strategies implemented by the obstetric unit at MTSU School of Nursing and University Medical Center, Lebanon, Tennessee. Since its opening in 1979, the facility has expanded to 245 beds and provides comprehensive healthcare to Wilson County, TN. Key objectives include educating staff on breastfeeding basics, promoting a positive work environment, and improving communication among healthcare providers. Challenges such as gossip and equipment maintenance are addressed, with recommendations for building a stronger, more cohesive team in obstetric care.

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Leadership Presentation

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  1. Leadership Presentation Shannon Arender December 2nd, 2008 MTSU School of Nursing

  2. University Medical Center • Lebanon, Tennessee • Originally opened in 1979, with only 65 beds • Now a 245 bed, 2 campus acute health care facility • Sole provider of health care service in Wilson County, TN

  3. Obstetric Unit • Consists of labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn nursery • 4 birthing rooms • Newborn nursery and isolation nursery • 16 bed postpartum unit • Women’s Pavilion also includes specialized programs in osteoporosis and menopause, mammography, minimally invasive hysterectomy and breast biopsy

  4. Role of Preceptor • One nurse manager for OB unit- Laurie Kaudewitz • Promote a positive work environment • Maintain budget • Resolve conflicts between staff and patients • Payroll • Schedule • Certified lactation consultant

  5. Leadership Project • Poster presentation • In-service to staff • Seven important points on breastfeeding basics • Research from AWHONN

  6. Leadership Project

  7. Project Objectives • Educate staff on important facts about breastfeeding basics • Provide a visual reference, including research, that highlights key points on breastfeeding basics • Promote confidence and increase knowledge in staff to enable them to promote breastfeeding rather than bottle feeding

  8. Unique Aspects • Excellent leadership style • Involved and concerned about staff • Approachable • Caring and helpful to everyone • Nurse manager meeting • Witnessing births

  9. Organization Strengths • Excellent management • Small unit: tight-knit staff that work well together • Competent and compassionate nursing staff • Personalized service

  10. Areas for Improvement • Gossiping • About each other, as well as patients • Communication with doctors • Organization and maintenance of equipment

  11. Recommendation for Improvement • Express feelings to each other rather than talking behind backs and gossiping • Maintain a good relationship with all the doctors • Communication • Keep track and replace equipment used

  12. PICO Question • In OB patients, what is the effect of disposal TOCOs transducers on fetal monitoring compared with permanent TOCOS transducers.

  13. Questions?

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