Impacts and Integrations of ESG in Healthcare
Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor, USF College of Nursing
Founding Director, WIRES™ for the Health Care Workforce
Interim Executive Director, Florida Center for Nursing
GIC Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance Conference
Friday, October 14, 2022
Greetings from Florida
University of South Florida
Florida Center for Nursing at USF
Florida statute §464.0195
• The primary goals for the center shall be to:
• Develop a strategic statewide plan for nursing manpower in this state
• Enhance and promote recognition, reward, and renewal activities for nurses in the state
Data Driven Decision-Making
Assure an adequate supply of qualified nurses to meet the health needs of the population
Support the advancement of new and existing nurse workforce
practices in:
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initiatives • Best
• Workforce planning • Workforce development • Formulation of workforce policy
FCN is a Member of the National Forum
• Leadership, Research & Policy • Nursing • Healthcare • Workforce
Nursing
• Nursing manages situations created by changing conditions and shifts in environmental, economic, and social systems
• Nursing is a profession that follows positive environmental, social, and governance principles
Environment
Climate change is one of the most serious threats to health
are leaders on
trusted professionals
most
• Nurses
climate • Most
• Have direct access to the public • Education • Engagement • Populations
at-risk • Children • Elderly • Low-income • Minorities
Social
Governance
Sustainable Development Goals
No poverty Zero hunger Good health and well-being Quality education Gender equality Clean water and sanitation Affordable and clean energy Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation, and infrastructure Reduced inequalities Sustainable cities and communities Responsible consumption and production Climate action Life below water Life on land Peace, justice and strong institutions Partnerships for the goals
ESG Financial Opportunities- Nursing
Innovations, initiatives and assets in which others can invest
Target investments for health care organizations
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Future of Nursing
The ultimate goal is the achievement of health equity in the United States built on strengthened nursing capacity and expertise.
How do we strengthen nursing capacity and expertise?
Investment in the Nursing Workforce
Recruitment
Retention Well-Being
Culture of health
Frontline Nursing Program
Frontline Nursing Podcast
• More than 3,600 Downloads • 48 Countries/Territories
in Nursing Program
USF-SMH Excellence
• University of South Florida College of Nursing • Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Academic- Practice partnership • Recruitment & Retention- Preceptorship-to-Hire Program • Well-Being- Small Group Coaching Program 2 Parts to the Program
Preceptorship-toHire (P2H) Program Purpose: To facilitate nursing students’ transition from academia to professional practice Goals: • Recruitment of BSN prepared nurses to the organization • Retention of newly licensed RNs • Decreased turnover rates Stages Program Recruitment • 3 terms per year • Individualized mentorship/coaching from USF faculty and NRP coordinators Program Application • Reviewed by selection committee Practicum Implementation • Organizational enculturation • Frequent check-ins • Mentorship from faculty, NRP coordinators, managers Transition to Practice • GN role • NRP enrollment
Excellence in Nursing Well-Being Coaching Program Pilot
Students
Will increased well-being in students:
Improve academic outcomes?
Facilitate transition to professional practice?
Impact recruitment and retention?
Nurses
Will well-being coaching:
Decrease burnout?
Increase retention?
Decrease turnover?
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Questions?
Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN
raynaletourneau@usf.edu
Florida Center for Nursing at USF
FLCenterforNursing@usf.edu
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