Janet Ferguson Email and Phone Number

- Responsible for Community Health Nursing Theory course Senior Level for BSN Program

- Administrative/clinical responsibilities for Nursing including evaluating operations of Acute Inpatient Units (32 beds each),Psychiatric Emergency Department(12 beds),Detox Unit (15 beds) and Ambulatory Mental Health including Outpatient Clinic and Mobile Treatment Team ACT) - Acting CNO for Interim CNO's absence and AOD responsibilities for hospital- Administrative/Clinical Leadership responsibilities for interface with regulatory agencies including CMS,Joint Commission,NYSOMH,DOH, and Law Enforcement- Responsiblities include recruitment,hiring,retention,staffing,labor relations,budgetingconflict resolution, and performance evaluations- Participating member of department,hospital and corporate committees- Develop curriculum,coordinate programs, and train staff regarding required competencies set forth by regulatory agencies for Behaavioral health in addition to new initiatives- Investigator of significant events(NYOMH certificate of Special Investigations Training) and liasons with NYOMH and the Justice Center regarding corrective action plan- Monitors Patient Engagement(HCAPS) and liasons with Patient relations and other agencies for conflict resolution- Develop and operationalize new and updated programs including but not limited to Sensitivity Training,De-Escalation Strategies,Restraint Reduction, and Agitated Patient Management Team- Clinical and Administrative responsibilities related to Quality Improvement and Risk reduction POCs for department and hospital.

- Administrative/clinical responsibilities including evaluating operations of all patient care areas,conflict resolution,recruitment/hiring,staffing,budgeting,labor relations, and performance evaluations- Administrative Lead for interface with regulatory agencies including CMS,OMH,NYSJustice Center and Joint Commmission- Develop and implemented evidenced based practice initiatives including Behavioral Health Response Team,RN Rounds,Electronic Medical record, Behavioral health Falls Prevention Protocol-Oversee Physical Plant projects including Tap ID Card Security,New Visitor's Reception Center, and plans for new Psychiatric Emergency Room.

- Administrative/Clinical responsibilities for nursing inclusive of Psychiatric Emergency Department (10 beds) and Inpatient Units (64 beds) - Develop and intiate new programs including Code Grey (Psychiatric Crisis Team),InterdisciplinartyWalking Rounds,Nurse Lead Treatment Team Meetings,and Sensory Modulation Restraint Reduction Programs- Leadership and organizational role during evacuation of hospital during Super Storm Sandy and Hurricane Irene- AOD-weekend coverage for hospital- Investigator of significan tevents(OMH Certificate of Special Investigations Training- Administrative responsibilties including conflict resolution,staffing,recruitment,hiring,progrssive discipline, and performance evaluations- Instructor for BLS,Hospital Orientation, and trainingfor hospital wide initiatives related to Suicide Prevention,Violence Reduction,and Crisis Intervention- Colloborate with interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and patient satisfaction- Publications in journals and hospital media reltated to Code Grey and De-esculation techniques

- Administrative/clinical responsibilities for acute care adult inpatient service including outpatient and mobile crisis follow-up- Supervision and clinical support for interdisciplinary professional and support staff- Coordinate Performance Improvement activities,participate in policy development,preparation for surveys, and education programs for staff.- Coordinated and implemented new intiatives including EMR- Awardee 2007 HHC Behavioral Health Recognition Award

- Administrative/Clinical responsilities for nursing staff in Behavioral Health Department-Primary Therapist for caseload of acutelly ill psychiatric inpatients-Coverage for Assistant chief during her abence

- Teaching/clinical Responsibilities on Medical Surgerical Units- Development and inplementation competency-based management program for middle managers

Staff nurse in surgery and inpatient psychiatry during this time period