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Intrapreneurial group practice
Nursing & Health Care : Official Publication of the National League for Nursing
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This study explores the potential of nursing teams managing hospital units. It examines the benefits and risks of this innovative intrapreneurial group practice model.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Management
- Healthcare Administration
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Team nursing models have been implemented in direct patient care.
- The extension of team concepts to management roles is less explored.
- Intrapreneurship within nursing offers new practice avenues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the feasibility of nursing teams contracting to staff and manage patient units.
- To identify the potential opportunities and inherent hazards associated with this model.
- To analyze the implications of intrapreneurial group practice in nursing management.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual exploration of team nursing principles applied to management.
- Analysis of potential benefits, such as improved efficiency and staff satisfaction.
- Identification of risks, including financial and operational challenges.
Main Results:
- Nursing teams managing units could offer innovative solutions to staffing and operational issues.
- Potential opportunities include enhanced autonomy, tailored patient care, and nurse empowerment.
- Significant hazards involve financial risks, management complexities, and the need for robust support structures.
Conclusions:
- Contracting nursing teams to manage patient units presents a novel, intrapreneurial approach.
- Careful consideration of opportunities and hazards is crucial for successful implementation.
- This model requires strategic planning and strong organizational backing to mitigate risks and maximize benefits.