[COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000]In a year from now our hospital will be moving into a brand new tower, before we do that our administration has asked each department to envision a world class†hospital and how that would look. [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000]I have been tasked to look into how world class hospitals and health care systems approach education of their staff to see what we can learn.[/COLOR][COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000]If you have some time I have some questions for you.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000]How long is the orientation period for a new graduate RN?[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000]What has been the most effective tool for ongoing education for the staff?[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000]Does your department have annual skills pass offs?[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000]What percentage of your RNs are Orthopedic certified?[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000]Is there anything else, education wise, that helps keep staff up to date?[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000]Any help with is greatly appreciated,[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR]