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Christopher Saslo  \nWelcome to the 2024 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Nursing Services (ONS) Annual Report. Throughout this document, you will find numerous examples of the progress VA nursing personnel have made in 2024, resulting in more care for more Veterans than ever before. These examples detail the ingenuity, collaboration, resilience, and compassion VA nursing is known for, as well as the differences made in the lives of Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors.  \nVA nursing personnel continue to contribute to VA’s exceptional quality care delivery, as evidenced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) report, wherein VA was found to perform better than non-VA (private sector) care providers. For the second year in a row, VA facilities were included in the CMS Overall Hospital Star Ratings and received higher star ratings on average than non-VA hospitals. Adding lasting impact to quality and clinical outcomes, two nurse-led programs continue to demonstrate exceptional value. Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Prevention by Engaging Nurses (HAPPEN), originated in VA by a nurse scientist, has been recognized as an Edge Runner program by the American Academy of Nursing. Edge Runner programs demonstrate significant clinical, financial, community, and policy outcomes. Care Coordination and Integrated Case Management (CCICM) continues to lead the evolution of a care practice framework that increases  \nVIDEO SPOTLIGHT:  \nDR. SASLOAND DR. STRAWN SHARE ONS PLANS FOR 2025  \n2 | 2024 ONS ANNUAL REPORT | The Nursing Workforce  \npatient access, satisfaction, and health outcomes. As of August 2024, CCICM has contributed to a cost avoidance of more than $20 million (during the preceding 12 months) while being recognized for exceptional customer experience scores.  \nTo better support health care facilities, ONS facilitated the publication of modernized nurse qualification standards and processes for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and registered nurses (RNs), strengthening the nursing workforce. The revision established APRN-specific qualification standards, updated RN qualification standards, and implemented a natural progression up to and including Nurse II for RNs and Nurse III for APRNs who meet the basic eligibility requirements. Processes were improved based on feedback from VA nurses at all levels of the organization and have resulted in several substantial benefits, including improving objectivity and efficiency, thereby empowering nurses.  \nVA nursing also continued to make significant advancements through shared governance. Last year we reported that seven facilities had achieved their initial American Nurses Credential ing Center (ANCC) -Pathway to Excellence® (PTE®) designation or redesignation. Since our last report, this list has increased to 13 facilities, in addition to two that had previously achieved ANCC Magnet® designation. To qualify, these organizations met stringent standards supporting work environments that recognize nurse contributions, support professional development, and nurture optimal work settingsall facets integral to the VHA Nursing Workforce Strategic Plan (VHA NWSP) .  \nTo VA nurses, we are deeply honored to be VA nurses with you as we pursue the transformational changes being led by you and supported by the VHA NWSP. With nurses in the lead, VA provides the safest, highest quality care possible. Please take a moment to review the short video, accessed through the QR code on this page, where we share several areas of focus for 2025, such that all VA nurses can participate in driving change  \nacross our organization.  \nDr. Jennifer A. Strawn, DNP, RN, NEA-BC  \nExecutive Director and Deputy Chief Nursing Officer  \nDr. M. Christopher Saslo, DNS, ARNP-BC, FAANP  \nAssistant UnderSecretary for Health for Patient Care Services/ Chief Nursing Officer  \nCONTENTS  \nAbout Office of Nursing Services (ONS) ","cbCaitlqKK608SpR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitlqKK608SpR","pdf",13716769,32,"English","# About Office of Nursing Services (ONS)\n# Agile Care: A Dynamic Workforce Strategy\n## Strategic Pillar Objectives\n## 2024 VHA NWSP Successes\n## How are VA Nurses Optimizing and Informing Nursing Practice?\n## How are VA Nurses Strengthening the Nursing Workforce?\n## How are VA Nurses Reimagining Lifelong Learning and Career Development?\n## How Are VA Nurses Inspiring an Industry-Leading Culture?\n## VHA Nursing by the Numbers 2024\n## From the Battlefield to the Bedside\n## Nurses Month 2024: Celebrating the Heart of VA Health Care\n## Celebrating Success","[{\"question\":\"What does the 2024 ONS Annual Report focus on?\",\"answer\":\"It focuses on the VA nursing workforce and the progress made by nursing personnel across care delivery, quality outcomes, and strategic workforce initiatives in 2024.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the report describe VA nursing quality performance?\",\"answer\":\"It references Centers for Medicare and Medicaid reporting showing VA performing better than non-VA providers and notes inclusion in CMS Overall Hospital Star Ratings with higher average ratings.\"},{\"question\":\"Which nurse-led programs does the report highlight?\",\"answer\":\"It highlights HAPPEN for hospital acquired pneumonia prevention and CCICM for care coordination and integrated case management, including reported cost avoidance and recognition for customer experience.\"}]","2024 ONS Annual Report - The Nursing Workforce | PDF",1789975741,81]