Access & Flow: Getting your Patient's HOME!

In this episode, guests Jennifer Ellis & Jennifer Kalman (Clinical Specialists with Access and Flow) dive into the critical concepts of access and flow within Interior Health, focusing on the new graduate nurse (NGN) role in this process. Along with RKC Kelsey, they explore the idea that "home is best" when it comes to patient care, and how nurses can help facilitate smooth discharges. We also tackle common myths and misconceptions that new grads may have about discharge planning-and how to troubleshoot or reframe these myths. Finally, we provide actionable tips on how NGNs can contribute to optimizing access and flow, from effective communication to collaborative teamwork. Tune in for practical advice that will help you enhance your impact on patient care and system efficiency from day one. Show Notes:(You may need to open these on an IH connected computer)healthbc.sharepoint.com/sites/FormsIH/Shared Documents/Forms/Customer View.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FFormsIH%2FShared Documents%2F828976%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FFormsIH%2FShared Documents healthbc.sharepoint.com/sites/AccessPortalIH/Shared Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FAccessPortalIH%2FShared Documents%2FEvidence for 48%2E6 -overview%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FAccessPortalIH%2FShared Documentshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28837013/