Michigan Nursing Action Coalition Diversity Action Plan September 30, 2015

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1 Michigan Nursing Action Coalition Diversity Action Plan September 30, 2015 Introduction The Future of Nursing Campaign, led by the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJ), aims to improve health care through nursing and to address health care issues such as access, quality and cost. Each state and Washington DC has an Action Coalition. The Action Coalition in Michigan is led by the Michigan Health Council (MHC) and the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI). The Michigan effort is directed by a Steering Committee. There are four Action Teams: Education, Diversity, Leadership, and Practice. Goals were developed for the state s Campaign for Action and each team: Campaign for Action Goal Ensure that people get the care they need, when and where they need it Action Team Goal Increase nursing faculty diversity; prepare a diverse nursing workforce to meet the demands of diverse populations across the lifespan A fifth Action Plan was envisioned for Public and Population Health. After initial discussions, it was decided that rather than having a stand-alone Action Plan, Public and Population Health would be woven into the work of the other Plans. Diversity Action Team Membership includes representatives from colleges and universities; medical facilities; and professional associations; including: ACCESS Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, Community Health and Research Center Beaumont Health Chass Detroit (FQHC) Davenport University 1

2 Detroit Black Nurses Association Grand Valley State University Hispanic Nurses Association Ingham County Public Health Lansing Latino Health Alliance Madonna University Michigan Society of Medical Assistants Mott Community College Ottawa County Department of Public Health Philippine Nurses Association Physique Medical Wellness Clinic Public Sector Consultants St John Community Health School Wayne State University Diversity Action Plan Development Process A charge was provided to each Action Team; for diversity, the focus is to address IOM recommendations related to nursing leadership and public/population health, including: Increase student diversity Increase faculty diversity Competencies to provide care for diverse populations To help guide the development of the action plans, MPHI developed logic models for each team. Members of the Action Team conducted an environmental scan to identify the issues related to nursing education in Michigan. MPHI staff also reviewed the Michigan Department of Community Health Task Force on Nursing Practice Final Reports to identify recommendations that support the Action Plans. The Task Forces Report describes the shortage of nurses in Michigan and addresses the need for supporting nursing education and credentialing. 2

3 Diversity Action Team Logic Model Objectives Action Steps Outcomes Convene Diversity Action Team Identify and recruit nurse and non-nurse members Increase nursing student diversity Complete an environmental scan Create an Action Plan that will: Increase diversity in the nursing workforce Recognize the care needs of diverse populations Plan and facilitate regular meetings Review charge from Steering Committee Catalog existing initiatives that address nursing diversity in Michigan Identify areas of need-review existing data and current information Identify and review current best/promising practices Consider feasibility and potential for impact Identify necessary resources to achieve success Select actions to be implemented Include a timeline, responsible parties, process measures, and outcomes Identify resources needed to sustain efforts Increase diversity of nurses with doctorate degrees Increase nursing faculty diversity Inform nursing practice about the importance of addressing diversity 3

4 The 20 members met six times in 2015 both in-person and by conference call (the number of members present at each meeting varied) to develop the Action Plan. An agenda and Action Plan (in current draft form) were provided to members prior to each meeting. Meeting notes, and plans as they were revised, were sent to all members for review and comment. A goal, along with objectives, action steps, and deliverables were discussed and agreed upon by Action Team members. Objectives were initially very broad; the group narrowed the scope and received feedback from the Steering Committee. The Action Plans will develop and grow as the project matures, so the initial emphasis is on a one-year time frame. Team members also specified a lead individual or organization for each objective and action step and timeline for completion. The Steering Committee reviewed each Action Plan and provided consultation on securing funding. 4

5 2015 Diversity Action Plan Goals: Increase nursing faculty diversity; prepare a diverse nursing workforce to meet the demands of diverse populations across the lifespan; and increase nursing student diversity. Link to Population/Public Health: Diverse nursing workforce reflects the populations served and positively impacts population health outcomes and cost of delivering care. Action Steps Objective 1: Increase nursing faculty diversity Describe the population composition Define faculty needs to match population Research and categorize existing work Identify best practices for increasing diversity Develop materials for web posting Develop faculty mentorship program Identify barriers to advanced degrees Identify scholarships for minority nursing students Deliverables Document describing populations/subpopulations and racial ethnic composition of nurses in Michigan System for linking mentors to future/new faculty Tip sheet for applying for scholarships; online directory of scholarships Lead Org(s)/ Person(s) Public Sector Consultants Funding Source(s) Needs to be identified Time Line Oct Action Team In-kind Oct Regina Pierce In-kind Oct Action Team In-kind Oct

6 Action Steps Deliverables Lead Org(s)/ Funding Person(s) Source(s) Time Line Objective 2: Increase nursing student diversity, student retention, and successful academic progress Conduct literature review Develop materials for web posting Action team In-kind Oct Develop proposal for survey funding Develop nursing education survey for Schools of Nursing Proposal Survey Action team In-kind Oct Expand categories of race/ethnicity Develop proposal for survey funding Proposal Action team In-kind Oct Develop nursing education survey for nursing students Survey Maria Painter Expand categories of race/ethnicity Identify ways to attract and retain minority students Action Team In-kind Oct Develop materials for web-posting Develop student mentoring program System for linking mentors Maria Painter to future/new faculty Regina Pierce Objective 3: Prepare a diverse nursing workforce to meet the demands of diverse populations across the lifespan and to be future educators Develop materials on diversity to augment existing preceptor training Research existing sources Identify content and audiences Identify research on population changes, cultures and sub-cultures Develop on-line web training Develop materials on how to provide culturally congruent care (expand on Promoting Nursing Student Best Practices for Michigan) Develop materials on the importance of providing culturally congruent care Links to existing materials On-line training MHC Action team In-kind Oct In-kind Oct Remy Bruder In-kind Oct Nov Remy Bruder In-kind Oct Nov