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Creating an innovative organization.

C F Beason1

  • 1Nursing Strategic Healthcare Group, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420, USA.

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 29, 2000
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The US Department of Veterans Affairs identified key factors for fostering innovation within its healthcare system. This initiative focused on empowering registered nurses to drive clinical practice advancements.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Organizational Innovation
  • Clinical Practice Improvement

Background:

  • Healthcare organizations face constant pressure for change from market and consumer demands.
  • The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) initiated a large-scale reorganization of its national healthcare system.
  • Registered nurses represent the largest segment of healthcare providers within the VA system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify characteristics of an innovative healthcare organization.
  • To determine critical factors for fostering and sustaining innovation within the VA.
  • To promote innovative clinical practices across the VA healthcare system.

Main Methods:

  • The study focused on the approximately 35,000 registered nurses within the VA.

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  • Analysis of organizational characteristics conducive to innovation.
  • Identification of critical issues for sustaining innovation.

    • Main Results:

    • Key characteristics of innovative organizations were identified.
    • Specific critical issues for the VA to foster innovation were determined.
    • The role of registered nurses as change agents was highlighted.

    Conclusions:

    • Fostering innovation requires a strategic approach to organizational design and culture.
    • Addressing identified critical issues is essential for the VA to become a more innovative organization.
    • Empowering frontline healthcare providers, such as nurses, is crucial for driving clinical innovation.