An Innovative Nursing Shared Governance Approach to Creating a Healthy Practice Environment: Communities of Practice
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Lourdes (Lourie) R. Moore, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Executive Nursing Practice Group, Harris Health System, Houston, Texas, USA; Phyllis Jean Waters, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, University of St. Thomas, Houston School of Nursing, Houston, Texas, USA
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Abstract
Nurse leaders may strengthen a healthy work environment and promote nurse engagement through development of a strong shared governance structure within a nursing professional practice model. This system's Nursing Department created a unique shared governance structure called communities of practice, which enhanced nursing practice and facilitated achievement of strategic initiatives.
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Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019:Innovating Healthy Clinical and Academic Environments: Optimizing Patient Outcomes and Professional Well-Being, February 22-24, 2019. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
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2019-02-01T19:27:38Z
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| Presentation | Proxy-submission | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host | Text-based Document |
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| Level of Evidence | Research Approach | Keywords |
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| N/A | N/A | Community of Practice; Professional Practice Environment; Shared Governance; |
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| Name | Host | Location | Year | Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019 | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | 2019 |
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