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Nurse-led health networks provide comprehensive care for low-income individuals. These innovative "edge runner" nurses are transforming healthcare by implementing new strategies to address complex health challenges.

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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

Nursing Innovation
Healthcare Management
Public Health

Background:

The American Academy of Nursing identifies
edge runners
who are practical innovators in healthcare.
A nurse-managed health care network offers integrated services for underserved populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the contributions of nursing innovators.
To showcase a nurse-managed health care network as a model for low-income patient care.
To profile nurses leading transformative changes in healthcare.

Main Methods:

This profile focuses on a nurse-managed health care network.
It is part of a series showcasing nursing innovators.
The approach involves highlighting practical innovations in healthcare delivery.

Main Results:

Nurse-managed networks can provide efficient 'one-stop shopping' for low-income patients.
These networks demonstrate successful implementation of new thinking and methods in healthcare.
The profiled nurses are key players in transforming healthcare challenges.

Conclusions:

Nurse innovators, or 'edge runners,' are crucial for advancing healthcare.
Nurse-managed health care networks offer a viable model for improving access and care for low-income populations.
Recognizing and promoting nursing leadership can drive significant positive change in the healthcare landscape.