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amount of time is a significant challenge for you and for newly hired employees, who must process it all. Unit-specific orientation introduces your new hires to their roles, coworkers and the organization. Building that level of comfort takes a tremendous amount of time, a precious commodity in surgical facilities. Many facility leaders believe new hires can figure out what they need to on the run. That's simply not the case. Taking the time to properly orient new hires pays off on the back end, since employee retention rates increase, which saves time and money in the long run.
New hires can easily become overwhelmed with the information each clinical area determines is important. Keep the initial orientation focused on the learning activities that an employee needs in order to feel equipped and prepared to provide safe patient care.
Moving forward, allow time at the end of each day for preceptors and new hires to discuss the
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TEAM BUILDING
5 Keys to
Orientation Success
WELCOME ADVICE Effective orientation programs will form bonds between new hires and experienced staffers.
1. Socialization of the new hire to the unit's and facility's values and culture.
2. Sharing of the unit's and facility's missions.
3. Building a relationship between the new hire, unit staff and managers.
4. Development of preceptors who model professional behaviors.
5. Training staff to a level of competence so that they can directly and indirectly allay fears or anxiety in patients.
— JM and MM
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