Princess Leia: A Strong Leader Seeking New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvements

http://www.nursecredentialing.org/Magnet/ProgramOverview/ForcesofMagnetism.aspx
New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvements are developed by an organization
possessing strong leadership, empowered professional personnel, and commendable practice within its management structure. The Magnet organization has an ethical and professional responsibility to their staff to contribute to patient care, the organization, and the profession by redesigning and redefining its current systems and practices. This is achieved through new knowledge, innovations, and improvements with new care models, application of existing and new evidence-based practice guidelines, and visible scientific contributions to nursing.
One of the 14 Forces of Magnetism is represented in this component of the “Model for ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program.”
Please address a question(s) or post a comment regarding this force and your employment organization.
Force #7: Quality Improvement
“The organization has structures and processes for the measurement of quality and programs for improving the quality of care and services within the organization.”
***Question to Ponder: Does your present employment facility have tools established and implemented that measure the quality of care and services provided? If so, what are they and does the staff have access to the results?
***Question to Ponder: Does your present employer have programs that improve service within the organization? If so, how do you contribute to their implementation?