An Innovative Nursing Shared Governance Approach to Creating a Healthy Practice Environment: Communities of Practice

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Moore, Lourdes R.;
Waters, Phyllis Jean
Author Details
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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Zeta Pi

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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Proxy-submission
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Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
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2019-02-01T19:27:38Z
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Items submitted to a conference/event were evaluated/peer-reviewed at the time of abstract submission to the event. No other peer-review was provided prior to submission to the Henderson Repository, unless otherwise noted.
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Presentation
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Text-based Document
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N/A
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N/A
Keywords
Community of Practice;
Professional Practice Environment;
Shared Governance
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing
Conference Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Conference Year
2019
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