Staff Development

The focus of the Department of Nursing Staff Development is the growth and development of all employees in the Department of Nursing and Patient Care Services and within the nursing community at large for teh enhancement of quality patient care continuum across the life span.

We provide quality educational services based on identified needs of employees and the nursing community. Ongoing activites to respond to such needs include but are not limited to: employee orientation, in-service education and continuing education programs. All of these activities are directed toward the change in behavior related to role expectations, which build upon the individual's varied education and experiential learning.

Patient Education Committee
Multidisciplinary team whose purpose is the development of education materials and education strategies to meet the needs of patients and their families. The committee is co-chaired by the physician and a nurse. The goal is to assist patients, improve and maintain their health outcomes, facilitate their recovery process, foster self care and efficient and informed use of hospital and community resources.

Patient Education Materials
Service specific patient education materials are located throughout the clinical areas. Additional resources are available from the Department of Nursing Staff Development.

Patient Education Support Groups

JHMC "We Care" Diabetes and Information Support:
This groups meets every 1st Thursday of the month in the Private Dining Room, JHMC "A" Building at 6:30-8:30pm.
Coordinator:
Mini Varghese, RN, MSN, FNP
Education Specialist, ACC
(718) 206-8411 or 8050

JHMC Positive Breathers Support Group:
This group meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12 noon to 2:00pm. To join the group and for location, contact Barbara Brooks (Mon-Wed-Fri) at (718)206-7126 or Staff Development at (718)206-8411 or 8050.