Using Magnet® as a framework for nurse participation in facility design

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Administration
• Nursing Practice
• Facility Design

Background:

• Effective nursing practice relies on optimized workflows and environments.
• The Magnet Recognition Program® emphasizes structural and process elements supporting nursing excellence.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the role of nurses in facility design and workflow improvements.
• To demonstrate how the Magnet Model component NE6EO can guide these processes.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of Magnet Model component NE6EO.
• Application of the Magnet Model framework to facility design and workflow initiatives.

Main Results:

• Magnet Model component NE6EO explicitly supports nurse involvement in design.
• The Magnet Model provides a framework for integrating nursing input into facility planning.

Conclusions:

• Involving nurses in space design and workflow improvements is crucial for enhancing nursing practice.
• The Magnet Model offers a robust framework to facilitate this essential nurse participation.