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Nursing Strategic Imperatives: Engaging Nurses in Strategy Development and Execution to Drive Value
Aditi D Rao1, Rebecca L Trotta, Em Rabelais
1Author Affiliations: Director of Quality (Dr Rao), Director of Nursing Research & Science (Dr Trotta), Magnet® Program Director (Ms Reich), Chief Nurse Executive (Dr Mattioni), Chief Executive Officer (Dr Cunningham), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing (Dr Rao and Dr Trotta), Adjunct Professor of Nursing (Dr Cunningham), University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia; and Assistant Professor (Dr Rabelais), University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing.
Engaging nurses in strategic planning enhances healthcare quality and efficiency. This article details a 5-year process for involving nurses at all levels in developing and implementing nursing strategic plans.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Leadership
- Strategic Planning in Healthcare
Background:
- Strategic plans are crucial for healthcare value creation, focusing on quality and efficiency.
- Nurses possess unique insights into clinical operations and patient needs, making them vital for strategic planning.
- Effective strategic planning requires input from all levels of nursing staff.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a multiphase process for engaging nurses in strategic planning.
- To outline a 5-year framework for developing, implementing, and revising nursing strategic plans.
- To leverage nursing expertise for enhanced healthcare quality and efficiency.
Main Methods:
- A multiphase engagement process was designed for nurses.
- Involvement was sought from nurses at all organizational levels.
- The process spanned a 5-year period, including plan development, implementation, and revision.
Main Results:
- The described process facilitates comprehensive nurse engagement in strategic planning.
- It provides a structured approach to integrating nursing perspectives into organizational goals.
- Successful execution of strategic plans leads to improved quality and efficiency.
Conclusions:
- Nurses are essential contributors to effective healthcare strategic planning.
- A systematic, multiphase approach ensures sustained nurse involvement.
- Engaging nurses at all levels optimizes the development and impact of nursing strategic plans.
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