http://www.nursecredentialing.org/Magnet/ProgramOverview/ForcesofMagnetism.aspxStructural Empowerment is developed when influential leadership is provided in the environment and strong professional practices are established in the mission, vision, and values. These components generate and achieve the ultimate outcomes of the organization. A collaboration of strong relationships and partnership develop with other community organizations to improve the quality of patient outcomes and the health of those in the community they serve. The leadership of the organizations will develop, direct, and empower the staff with developed strategic plans, organization, policies, and programs to achieve the goal.
Five of the 14 Forces of Magnetism are represented in this component of the “Model for ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program.”
Please select a force (s) and post a comment.
Force #2: Organizational Structure
"Organizational structures are generally flat, rather than tall, and decentralized decision-making prevails. The organizational structure is dynamic and responsive to change. Strong nursing representation is evident in the organizational committee structure. Executive-level nursing leaders serve at the executive level of the organization. The Chief Nursing Officer typically reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The organization has a functioning and productive system of shared decision-making."
***QUESTION: Do you feel there is a strong and dynamic chain of command in your facility and are they reponsive and open to change within the organization?
Force #4: Personal Policies and Programs
"Salaries and benefits are competitive. Creative and flexible staffing models that support a safe and healthy work environment are used. Personnel policies are created with direct care nurse involvement. Significant opportunities for professional growth exist in administrative and clinical tracks. Personnel policies and programs support professional nursing practice, work/life balance, and the delivery of quality care."
***QUESTION: What are your feelings regarding current salaries and benefits being offered in your facility? Are they competitive with other organizations within a 100 mile radius of your facility?
Force #10: Community and the Healthcare Organization
" Relationships are established within and among all types of healthcare organizations and other community organizations, to develop strong partnerships that support improved client outcomes and the health of the communities they serve."
***QUESTION: Would you please share a community healthcare organization that your facility collaborates with to improve patient outcomes and better serve your local community?
Force #12: Image of Nursing
"The services provided by nurses are characterized as essential by other members of the healthcare team. Nurses are viewed as integral to the healthcare organization’s ability to provide patient care. Nursing effectively influences system-wide processes."
***QUESTION: Do you feel there is a different image of nurses and the profession by the general public today than there was when you entered the field? If so, in what way.
Force #14: Professional Developement
"The healthcare organization values and supports the personal and professional growth and development of staff. Programs that promote formal education, professional certification, and career development are evident. Competency-based clinical and leadership/management development is promoted and adequate human and fiscal resources for all professional development programs are provided."
***QUESTION: Does your facility leadership inspire and motivate you to achieve specialty certification with adequate incentive pay and possible promotion? When a leadership position becomes available do they promote from within the facility or do they seek applicants for outside the organization?
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