In order to improve nursing leadership and promote the sustainable development of nursing, under the guidance of the Chinese Nursing Association, the Shenzhen Health Capacity Building and Continuing Education Center and the Shenzhen Nurses Association jointly organized the first "Pengcheng Nursing Excellence Leadership Training Course" in Shenzhen. December 11th to 15th was the "Domestic Benchmark Hospital Visit and Exchange" stage of the training course. 10 trainees visited Tongji Hospital for a 5-day visit and exchange.
The Nursing Department of Tongji Hospital attaches great importance to this event. Deputy Director of the Nursing Department Wang Ying (in charge of the work), Deputy Director Zeng Tieying, Deputy Director Liu Yu, Deputy Director Hu Luhong, as well as the Chief Nurse and the Head Nurse took part in the welcoming ceremony of the students. They introduced the general situation and nursing culture of Tongji, as well as the practical experience of precision nursing, etc., and led the students to visit the hospital history museum and branch campuses.
During the five-day visit and exchange, the Nursing Training Department of Tongji Hospital carefully designed and expanded the practice and exchange content based on the practice goals and the individual learning needs of the trainees, focusing on the six leadership qualities of "learning, teaching, decision-making, execution, organization, and charisma." The "Learning ability to adapt to the times, far-sighted decision-making power" module hosted by the Department of Internal Medicine, centered on the two themes of "improving quality and refining scientific research", through workshops on quality management elements and difficulties, case analysis of continuous quality improvement based on scientific research thinking, and clinical follow-up practice, so that trainees can have an in-depth understanding of ward nursing management, quality control methods, tools and evaluation effects; the module "Optimizing the organizational power of resources, and the execution ability to achieve results" hosted by the Department of Surgery, centered on the two themes of "Strengthening management and promoting development", through the perioperative period Full-process patient care practice, time management, manpower deployment, execution symposiums and accelerated recovery case sharing led by specialist nurses comprehensively demonstrated the charm of organization and execution to students; the "teaching power of team education and the charisma that unites people" co-hosted by the Department of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology focused on the two themes of "emphasis on education and building brands", and demonstrated the effectiveness of patient health education and science popularization to students through visits to pediatric family wards, specialist disease alliance parent cloud classrooms, patient cloud online consultations, etc. In addition, outstanding head nurses were invited to share their experience in project management of "improving patients' medical experience and improving nursing quality", providing new ideas and methods for trainees to carry out project management.
This visit provided a platform for nursing managers between hospitals to learn from and promote each other. It was well received by the trainees and was also an affirmation and encouragement for the nursing management work of Tongji Hospital. The road ahead is long and development is now. The Nursing Department of Tongji Hospital will continue to play a leading role, share the charm and wisdom of nursing leadership, and work together to promote the high-quality development of nursing.
Excerpts from students’ testimonials:
Under the careful planning of the Nursing Department, the course schedule is particularly fulfilling and rich. The training methods include theoretical lectures, discussions, and follow-up practice; the learning content includes quality management, education and training, and project guidance; the departments visited include both set departments and self-selected departments; the instructors include the director of the nursing department, the chief nurse, and the specialist head nurse. Thank you Tongji Hospital for your selfless guidance!
——Zhang Xiaoyu
In the bleak winter of Wuhan at 4℃, Tongji gave us the warmth of 37℃. During this visit, in addition to learning Tongji Hospital’s nursing quality and safety management measures, nursing hierarchical management structure, performance incentive mechanism and job competition mechanism, each of them also learned the management concepts and project management practices of head nurses in their own professional fields, and benefited a lot. I hope I will have the opportunity to learn from Tongji teachers in the future.
——Deng Jiaxiu
In recent days, through visits, discussions and project sharing, I have learned about the development history of Tongji Hospital, the inheritance of top-down leadership, decision-making and teaching methods, and the management, execution and continuous learning concepts of full participation. I have benefited a lot and have deep feelings.
——Zeng Xiaochong
During the five-day study trip with Tongji, what I realized most deeply was that a small change in the sound of the alarm, or the action of closing the curtains at night, will bring rare sleep to our seriously ill patients at night. These small details made me think deeply as a caregiver.
——Bing Xue
Thanks to the teachers for their unreserved sharing of all aspects of nursing quality, training, high-quality nursing, daily management, etc., which made me deeply feel the spirit of "investigating things and being rational". In particular, the stories of the neonatal department made me feel extremely warm and moved, and they also touched and helped me a lot in my nursing career.
——Yang Jing
I sincerely admire the rigorous teaching attitude of Tongji teachers, their selfless teaching spirit, and the professional peak they have established in the academic field. From 7S management to quality factor management, from activating specialist nurses to specialist specialty nursing, Tongji teachers inspire all our students with their hearts and minds. What I have learned on paper is ultimately shallow, and I know that I have to do it in detail. I am willing to stay true to my original aspirations, continue to broaden my horizons, and thank Tongji for educating people!
——Cheng Fang
