Novato, CA-March 1, 2005: Catalyst Systems' CEO, Dr. Holly De Groot, PhD, FAAN, RN, announced today that the highly successful EVALISYS® User Conference is expanding. "This annual event will now be known as the Catalyst Client Academy," Dr. De Groot explained. "Our goal is to advance the art and science of nurse staffing by focusing on topics presented by nurse leaders from among our clients, staff, and the profession at large. This year's Client Academy will spotlight important topics with universal appeal such as staffing and the work environment, evidence-based leadership, and the transformation of healthcare."

The invitation only program, entitled "Evidence-Based Strategies for the Professional Work Environment," will attract participants from throughout the United States and is scheduled for May 19-20 in Long Beach, California. The Client Academy program for 2005 will focus on such important topics as clinical leadership, RN role competency, becoming a magnet hospital, the use of staffing data, and innovative programs resulting in higher patient and nurse satisfaction.

According to Dr. De Groot, "Participants at the Catalyst Client Academy will gain new insights and creative approaches to shape the professional work environment using innovative strategies for staffing and care delivery. The dynamic methodologies to be presented at the Client Academy have demonstrated a positive impact in the workplace and can dramatically improve patient safety and nursing satisfaction."

Catalyst Systems, LLC, is a healthcare consulting company that specializes in precision staffing solutions. A nurse-owned and operated firm dedicated to evidence-based staffing decisions, Catalyst built the first scientifically sound database of its type on staff workload and utilization patterns. Recognized as research, legislative, and policy experts for healthcare staffing, Catalyst is frequently invited to provide legislative testimony and related advisory services.

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