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2.2.1.5.6. Promote and support active nursing research in areas such as, but not
limited to, nursing practice, health promotion, complementary and alternative
medicine, care of the caregiver, delivery of care, staffing effectiveness, education,
leadership, management, policy, recruitment and retention of military nursing
personnel, development and sustainment of military nursing competencies, nurse-
sensitive outcomes, and deployment health. (T-0). In addition, the CN adopts
strategies to endorse evidence-based practice, disseminate research findings, and
translate research findings into clinical practice, education, process improvement,
leadership, management, and policy as it applies to nursing practice in a military
context. (T-0).
2.2.1.5.7. Establish a liaison with local AD and ARC MTF/medical units to enhance
camaraderie and collaboration within the Total Nursing Force, community groups,
civilian professional nursing organizations, and educational agencies, as appropriate.
(T-3).
2.2.1.6. The CN, or a senior nurse designated by the CN, will:
2.2.1.6.1. Promote force development (see AFPD 36-26, Total Force Development
and AFI 36-2640, Executing Total Force Development). (T-2).
2.2.1.6.2. Meet with each nurse (military and GS) in the organization at least
annually to discuss career development, goals, strengths and opportunities to improve
performance. (T-2). For AD, AFR and ANG nurses the respective NC Career Path
Guide will be used. (T-2). Documentation will be placed in the individual nurse’s
mentoring folder. (T-2). The CN will encourage each nurse to pursue appropriate
force development and advance practice goals in accordance with published CN
guidance. The CN will co-sign documentation for counseling delegated to another
senior nurse to show concurrence. (T-2).
2.2.1.7. CNs in MTFs will:
2.2.1.7.1. Ensure allocation of nursing resources, orientation and training; and
support the development and use of support staff protocols in the execution of the
ambulatory care “medical home” model IAW AFI 44-171, Patient Centered Medical
Home and Family Health Operations. (T-1).
2.2.1.7.2. Support the implementation of population health management initiatives
and the development and execution of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) and
support staff protocols IAW AFI 44-173, Population Health Management. (T-1).
2.2.1.7.3. Support the execution of the clinical Medical Management roles of Case
Management, Discharge Planning, Disease Management and Utilization Management
IAW DoD and AF guidance, and AFI 44-175, Clinical Medical Management in
collaboration with MTF executive staff. (T-0).
2.2.1.8. Air Reserve Component Nurse Corps officers are required to actively practice
nursing IAW AFI 36-2115, Assignments within the Reserve Components. Active
engagement in nursing is defined as a nurse who is employed or working voluntarily in a
position that requires a registered nurse (RN). The minimum requirement for active
engagement in nursing is 180 hours per calendar year. Additional requirements and