The mission of the council is to evaluate nursing practices and procedures as related to patient care in terms of efficiency, safety, efficacy, resource utilization and patient satisfaction. The council serves as a forum to promote evidence based research and/or best practice to improve overall patient care and to achieve optimal nursing standards and satisfaction throughout the institute.

President: Marilynn DiCara, RN (Case Management)

Vice-President: Linda O’Malley, RN  (Patient Accounts)

Secretary: Kathleen Olewniczak, RN  (Head and Neck Center)

Inpatient Representatives:

• Deborah Sendlak, RN  (7 East)
• Michele Henry, RN  (7 East)

Ambulatory Care Centers Representatives:

• Richard Powers, RN  (GI/GU Center)
• Lucja Maj, RN  (Chemo/Infusion Center)

Combined Units Representative:

• Kimberly Seabolt, RN  (6 North)

Perioperative Representative:

• Judith Myszka, RN  (OR)

Depts. Outside of Dept of Nursing Representative:

• Anne Paquette, RN  (Clinical Research Services)

PEF representative:

• Jean Moses Reese, RN (Pediatric Center)