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A collaborative model for employee health and nursing education. Successful program
J Hall-Barrow1, L C Hodges, P Brown
1CAVHS Employee Health and Wellness Program, College of Nursing, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA.
Summary
Collaboration between the College of Nursing (CON) and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) enhanced nursing education and veteran healthcare. This successful partnership resulted in a renewed 3-year contract.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Collaboration
- Veterans Health Services
Background:
- The College of Nursing (CON) faculty and students collaborated with Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) health professionals.
- This collaboration aimed to address the healthcare needs of CAVHS employees, supporting CON's educational, service, and research missions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the synergistic outcomes of interprofessional collaboration between a nursing college and a veterans health care system.
- To assess the impact of the partnership on nursing education, healthcare service delivery, and employee satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative assessment of collaborative synergy.
- Analysis of program outcomes and employee satisfaction ratings.
- Review of educational outcomes within the College of Nursing.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated significant synergy through the combined efforts of CON and CAVHS.
- Positive educational outcomes in CON and high employee satisfaction ratings were observed.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing education and the veterans health care system.
Conclusions:
- The partnership between CON and CAVHS proved mutually beneficial, fostering a robust environment for education, service, and research.
- The success of the collaboration is evidenced by the extension of the CAVHS contract for an additional three years.