This spring I worked on the 2011 Nursing Annual Report for Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) in Overland Park, Kansas.

This is the fourth time I’ve worked on this annual report, and I always really enjoy interviewing nurses and other staff at SMMC. This year’s report focused on the theme of teamwork and collaboration. I wrote three feature stories, as well helping craft the letter from Sheri Hawkins, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer.

You can download a two-page story (PDF) about how cross-team collaboration between nursing and nutritional services has improved patient meal delivery at SMMC.

Or download the complete package (PDF) – this file contains the CNO’s letter and three features stories.