VONL Supports Recent Press Release Endorsing Staffing Committees

The Virginia Organization for Nurse Leaders (VONL) stands behind the recent joint press release from the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association (VHHA) and the Virginia Nurses Association (VNA), endorsing nurse staffing committees in acute care hospitals. VONL believes that optimal outcomes are achieved through collaboration between frontline nurses and their leaders. Valuing the voices of frontline nurses and their leaders is crucial to supporting the delivery of high-quality care within a supportive work environment.

VONL advocates for the adoption of nurse-led care models that bolster the development of hospital-based staffing committees. These committees are essential for implementing innovative care models and achieving optimal staffing patterns, which are crucial for positive nursing outcomes and quality patient care. Given the current and projected nursing shortages, collaboration among stakeholders is more critical than ever to foster supportive environments that prioritize the perspectives of frontline nurses.

VONL remains committed to collaborating with other professional nursing organizations and stakeholders to advance initiatives that enhance patient care and nursing outcomes. The endorsement of the proposed staffing committee model underscores VONL's dedication to supporting its members in implementing these plans effectively across their respective facilities.

VHHA / VNA Press Release