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Serving on a hospital board: A case study.

Angela Barron McBride¹

¹Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN.

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Summary

Nurses serving on hospital boards champion quality and patient safety. Their systems-thinking approach helps boards become institutional advocates for improved healthcare quality.

Keywords:

Auto-ethnography Board diversity Hospital boards Hospital systems Indiana University Health Narrative analysis Nursing Quality and patient safety

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Administration
Nursing Leadership
Patient Safety

Background:

Nurses' participation on hospital boards is crucial for advocating quality and patient safety.
Their unique perspective is vital for enhancing healthcare governance.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail the achievements of a nurse leading a statewide Quality and Patient Safety Committee.
To illustrate the impact of nursing expertise in healthcare leadership.

Main Methods:

Auto-ethnography was employed to analyze the nurse's experience.
Narrative analysis provided insights into the leadership journey.

Main Results:

The study outlines the nurse's leadership on key quality initiatives.
It details success metrics and lessons learned during the tenure.
The nurse's "system" orientation was instrumental in driving change.

Conclusions:

Nurses' systems-thinking is a valuable asset for hospital boards.
Engaging nurses in governance strengthens institutional commitment to quality care.