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The Center for Nursing Excellence: A Health System Model for Intentional Improvement and Innovation
Joanne T Clavelle1, Miki Goodwin
1Author Affiliations: Regional Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer-West (Dr Clavelle), GetWellNetwork, Bethesda, Maryland; Dean (Dr Goodwin), School of Nursing, Idaho State University, Pocatello.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|October 26, 2016
Summary
A new Center for Nursing Excellence model was implemented in two health systems. This model supports nursing empowerment and aims for excellent patient and organizational outcomes, ensuring Magnet designation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Development
Background:
- Structural empowerment is crucial for achieving optimal nursing, patient, and organizational outcomes.
- Implementing innovative models can enhance healthcare delivery and performance.
- The Magnet Recognition Program® signifies nursing excellence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate an innovative Center for Nursing Excellence model.
- To support structural empowerment within nursing departments.
- To achieve exemplary nursing, patient, and organizational outcomes and maintain Magnet designation.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a Center for Nursing Excellence model in two health systems.
- Alignment of formal leadership roles for nursing practice, research, professional education, and Magnet continual readiness.
- Focus on structural empowerment strategies.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of the Center for Nursing Excellence model across two health systems.
- Established formal leadership structures supporting nursing advancement.
- Initiated processes for sustained Magnet designation.
Conclusions:
- The Center for Nursing Excellence model effectively supports structural empowerment.
- Alignment of leadership roles is key to achieving and maintaining Magnet designation.
- This model contributes to improved nursing, patient, and organizational outcomes.
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