Novato, CA-July 18, 2005: Catalyst Systems, LLC, a healthcare consulting company specializing in precision staffing solutions, will hold two continuing education seminars on the East Coast covering the topic of "Evidence-Based Staffing Strategies to Enhance the Professional Work Environment."

"The professional work environment of nurses is at the forefront of contemporary healthcare issues," said Catalyst CEO and co-founder Holly A. De Groot, PhD, RN, FAAN. According to Dr. De Groot, "Prestigious groups such as the Institute of Medicine recognize the centrality of nursing to patient safety and positive patient outcomes, and that transforming the work environment of nurses is of highest priority."

Catalyst's one-day workshops are designed for patient care leaders interested in transforming healthcare in their own organizations. These informative programs will provide "how-to" examples for implementing valid, reliable, and evidence-based staffing and care delivery systems that will enhance the professional work environment in healthcare organizations throughout America.

According to Dr. De Groot, "The methodologies presented at this workshop can have a powerful influence on the professional workplace. Participants will come away from the program with a clearer understanding of the elements that promote positive work environments and new skills in formulating evidence-based staffing decisions."

The dates for the Fall 2005 Catalyst Academy offerings are as follows:

• October 18, Palm Beach Gardens, FL-Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
• October 20, Boston, MA-Hilton Boston Logan Airport

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.

For more information about Catalyst Systems, LLC please email info@catsys.com, call 415-893-7600, or visit the website at www.catsys.com