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Developing leadership roles in nursing and midwifery
1Leading Better Care, University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton, Lanarkshire.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|October 30, 2014
Summary
NHS Lanarkshire partnered with the University of the West of Scotland to enhance nursing and midwifery leadership. This initiative focused on developing innovative programs to improve the quality of care across the organization.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Leadership Development
- Midwifery Practice Improvement
Background:
- Initiative in NHS Lanarkshire to foster nursing and midwifery leadership.
- Collaboration with the University of the West of Scotland.
- Focus on improving the quality of care.
Purpose of the Study:
- Describe the national context for leadership development in Scotland.
- Provide an overview of innovative programs and systems for leadership support.
- Highlight the focus on enhancing the quality of care through leadership.
Main Methods:
- Creative partnership between NHS Lanarkshire and the University of the West of Scotland.
- Development of shared commitment to leadership.
- Systemic approach to leadership support throughout the organization.
Main Results:
- Establishment of innovative programs and systems.
- Strengthened commitment to nursing and midwifery leadership.
- Focus on quality of care as a key outcome.
Conclusions:
- The partnership successfully established a framework for leadership development.
- Innovative approaches were implemented to support leadership.
- The initiative demonstrates a commitment to improving healthcare quality through leadership.
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