Grant-Funded Nurse Well-Being Projects

Learn more about the projects funded to support nurse well-being at an organizational level. Funding for these projects was made possible by generous support from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Improve RN Well-Being Through Peer-Facilitated Peer Learning Circles

Improveingnurse well-being through a social support-focused Peer-Facilitated Peer Learning Circle (PLC) model.

Location: Portland, OR

Award Amount: $50,000

Addressing Public Health Nurse Well-Being through Health Information Technology in Coos, Crook, and Jefferson Counties

Reducing the burden of paperwork and charting by converting to tablets for use by nursing staff in the field.

Location: Coos Bay, OR

Award Amount: $49,999

Supporting Well-being for Nurses Who Care for the Homeless

Supporting the implementation of a common language, teamwide agreements of support, time/space for a break, mindfulness tools, and training in mindfulness and debriefing critical incidents.

Location: Portland, OR

Award Amount: $49,764

BIPOC Nurse Podcast

Advancing the institutionalization of wellness for all nurses, this project will create a podcast that strengthens the psychological resilience of BIPOC and non-BIPOC nurses.

Location: Statewide

Award Amount: $50,000

Employee Well-being Improvement Projects

Contracting with a local Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) who will perform individual counseling sessions and lead group counseling sessions on-site with virtual options.

Location: Hermiston, OR

Award Amount: $49,885

Workplace Violence Prevention Training

Addressing the workplace well-being and safety Iifrastructure through training that focuses on creating a blame-free culture.

Location: Medford, OR

Award Amount: $49,999

Strengthening Nursing Voices: Intergenerational Leadership Development

Launching a novel 18-month intergenerational leadership development program that leverages evidenced-informed methods.

Location: Newberg, OR

Award Amount: $50,000

Avamere Nursing Collaborative: Reducing Nurse Stressors and Improving Well-Being

Establishing a culture of wellness by providing Oregon nurse leaders from 20 SNFs, this project generates well-being learnings focused on creating peer support models and improved competency.

Location: Wilsonville, OR

Award Amount: $46,750

Technology Advances in EMR Systems to Improve Overall Nursing Wellness

Reducing the facility’s administrative burden, utilizing data and technology to improve workflow and care delivery strategies.

Location: Wheeler, OR

Award Amount: $50,000

PointClickCare EMR Conversion

Streamlining processes, allowing the nursing team to gather and analyze data efficiently and effectively, reclaiming time for patient care.

Location: Medford, OR

Award Amount: $22,080

Care for the Caregivers: a Holistic Approach to Wellness for Hospice and Home Health Nurses

A system-level environmental intervention that addresses the high levels of stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue experienced by nurses by offering a series of inclusive wellness workshops and stipend.

Location: Bend, OR

Award Amount: $50,000

Come Safe, Work Safe, Leave Safe

Increasing the staff’s level of preparedness in violent situations, including managing challenging behaviors in healthcare communities and threats of workplace violence.

Location: The Dalles, OR

Award Amount: $36,686

Force for Good Wellness Project

Addressing the despair and moral stress that the nurses, nursing staff, and support staff are experiencing by offering specific services that are intended to restore emotional well-being.

Location: Gresham, OR

Award Amount: $50,000

Implementation of a Modernized EHR System to Support Well-Being of Multi-Tasking Nurses

Transforming an inadequate EHR system that perpetuates the documentation burden of staff by transitioning to a new EHR system that supports multi-functional operations, improved coordination, and intuitive processes.

Location: Scappoose, OR

Award Amount: $50,000

Updating and Renovating Employee Break Spaces

Updating and renovating existing staff spaces and outdoor restorative areas to provide stress-reducing oases for employees in memory care, skilled nursing, and assisted living communities.

Location: Salem, OR

Award Amount: $50,000

Macdonald Residence Nursing Wellness Initiative

Investing in resources to promote workplace safety, encourage wellness, and equip nursing and support staff to prioritize their physical and mental health.

Location: Portland, OR

Award Amount: $50,000

Improving Nurse Well-Being Through The Five Ways Model

Supporting physical improvements to create spaces to facilitate well-being initiatives, offer on-site and remote exercise opportunities, and foster organized opportunities to connect and engage in service outside daily work.

Location: Mt. Angel, OR

Award Amount: $41,380

The ACE Project

Improving wellness in the workplace by using technology to enhance peer-to-peer communication, physically restructuring the practice environment for better utilization, and strengthening the employee recognition program.

Location: Eugene, OR

Award Amount: $49,600

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