Conway, VictoriaDavis, Jenna2024-04-222024-04-222024-04-15http://hdl.handle.net/10342/13359Background: Literature supports providing nurses with more than educational interventions to empower staff. The organization already uses a behavioral health response team (BERT) to support staff, but no current peer-led group exists to support nurses’ education in behavioral health. Aims: The quality improvement project aimed to create the role of the behavioral health nurse champion (BHNC), who would provide peer-led support, educate on behavioral health, and partner with mental health resource nurses (MHRNs) on creating a survey. Methods: The BHNC attended virtual monthly meetings, often led by an expert on a topic. The project lead partnered with the MHRNs to create surveys on an existing intervention that provided peer support, the BERT response. A survey with six questions was created for bedside nurses to complete. Data Analysis: This quality improvement project was unable to determine the effectiveness of the BHNC role due to low participation. However, a survey completed by bedside nurses was used to assess knowledge gaps that could serve as the foundation for future education. Results: Four nurses and a supervisor regularly attended the virtual monthly meetings during the BHNC development phase. An identified need is finding ways to engage and recruit staff. Twenty-two nurses completed BERT surveys from September 15, 2023, to October 31, 2023. Limitations and Implications: Email recruitment was ineffective in gaining attendance. BERT surveys must also be promoted as this is a new process in the organization. Conclusion: Continue with the champion role and the BERT surveys, but discuss the necessary next steps with stakeholders.en-USbehavioral health emergencies, championDNP Scholarly Project