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Recognition and reward: a unit-based program

M A Keyes

    Nursing Management
    |February 1, 1994
    PubMed
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    Hospital administrators often use reward programs to boost morale, but staff nurses are rarely involved. This study explores how empowerment and decentralization can foster innovative nurse recognition programs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Administration
    • Nursing Management
    • Organizational Psychology

    Background:

    • Reward and recognition programs are common tools for hospital administrators to address low staff morale.
    • Typically, staff nurses have limited input in the design and structure of these programs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore how empowerment and decentralization can be utilized to foster innovative nurse reward and recognition programs.
    • To investigate methods for increasing staff nurse involvement in program development.

    Main Methods:

    • The study focuses on a large non-profit hospital's approach to nurse recognition.
    • It examines the implementation of empowerment and decentralization strategies.

    Main Results:

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    • Empowerment and decentralization initiatives encourage the development of innovative programs.
    • Increased staff nurse involvement can lead to more effective recognition strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • Decentralization and empowerment are key to creating nurse-led, innovative reward and recognition programs.
    • Engaging staff nurses in program design enhances their impact and effectiveness.