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Sustaining Magnet: keeping the forces alive.

Karen N Drenkard1

  • 1Inova Health System, Falls Church, VA, USA. Karen.drenkard@inova.com

Nursing Administration Quarterly
|August 2, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This article details Inova Fairfax Hospital's successful journey to maintain its Magnet status, highlighting shared governance and clinical decision-making. It emphasizes viewing Magnet recognition as an ongoing operational strategy, not a one-time project.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Administration
  • Healthcare Management
  • Organizational Excellence

Background:

  • Magnet recognition is a prestigious designation for nursing excellence.
  • Sustaining Magnet status requires continuous organizational commitment and adaptation.
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital sought to maintain its Magnet designation through strategic initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the process and strategies employed by Inova Fairfax Hospital for sustained Magnet redesignation.
  • To illustrate how the 14 Forces of Magnetism were addressed within the hospital's operational framework.
  • To emphasize the cultural shift towards integrating Magnet principles into daily nursing practice.

Main Methods:

  • The article outlines the health system's journey, focusing on the implementation of shared governance models.

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  • It details how the 14 Forces of Magnetism were actively met and demonstrated.
  • Examples of participation in clinical decision-making are provided to showcase practical application.

    • Main Results:

    • The hospital successfully achieved sustained redesignation of its Magnet status.
    • A culture of shared governance and active participation in clinical decision-making was fostered.
    • Magnet recognition evolved from a project-based goal to an integrated organizational philosophy.

    Conclusions:

    • Sustained Magnet redesignation is achievable through a commitment to shared governance and evidence-based practice.
    • Integrating Magnet principles into the organizational culture is crucial for long-term success.
    • Viewing Magnet status as an ongoing process, rather than a finite project, supports continuous improvement in nursing services.