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Academia as partner in organizational change
J G Sebastian1, R R Davis, H Chappell
1University of Kentucky College of Nursing, Lexington, USA.
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|December 18, 1998
Summary
Academic-service partnerships accelerate organizational change by providing real-world testing grounds for novel care delivery. These collaborations also foster workforce development and illustrate best practices for community engagement.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Partnerships are crucial for driving organizational change in healthcare.
- Collaboration between academic institutions and healthcare services offers unique benefits.
- These partnerships facilitate the implementation and testing of innovative care delivery models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the value of academic-service partnerships in healthcare.
- To illustrate best practices for establishing and maintaining such collaborations.
- To showcase a specific example of a successful partnership.
Main Methods:
- The article describes a specific case study: a Nursing Care Management Institute.
- Principles of good practice for community-campus partnerships are detailed.
- The focus is on practical application and real-world implementation.
Main Results:
- Academic-service collaborations provide access to clinical service delivery mechanisms.
- These partnerships serve as practical laboratories for testing new care approaches.
- Workforce development is a significant outcome of these collaborations.
Conclusions:
- Effective academic-service partnerships are vital for healthcare innovation and change.
- The Nursing Care Management Institute serves as a model for successful community-campus collaboration.
- Implementing best practices can optimize the benefits of academic-service partnerships.