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Shared governance. Sharing power and opportunity

S B Prince1

  • 1Clinical Information Services, Huntsville Hospital System, AL, USA.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|March 1, 1997
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A unit-based shared governance model was implemented to address challenges in healthcare management. This new approach transformed the unit governance structure, leading to improved work effectiveness and positive outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Organizational Psychology

Background:

  • Increasing span of control in healthcare settings presents management challenges.
  • The dynamic nature of the healthcare environment necessitates adaptive management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the implementation of a unit-based shared governance model.
  • To analyze the transformation of unit governance structure using a recognized framework.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review to inform the model development.
  • Team consensus to establish a new management style.
  • Application of Rosabeth Kanter's framework for work effectiveness.

Main Results:

  • Successful transformation of the unit governance structure.

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  • Emergence of a new, effective management style.
  • Positive outcomes resulting from the implemented model.

    • Conclusions:

    • Shared governance models can effectively address healthcare management challenges.
    • Frameworks like Kanter's can guide organizational transformation.
    • The implemented model demonstrated progress and positive results.