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Shared Governance at The Miriam Hospital
What is Shared Governance?
Shared governance is shared leadership, participative decision-making, and an organizational framework that gives nurses at all levels a voice in the decisions that affect patients, patient care, and the professional practice environment.
These are decisions about clinical practice standards, quality improvement, innovation and research, and professional development.
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The Professional Practice Model is continually evaluated through such measures as nurse satisfaction and nurse-sensitive patient outcomes.
Councils and Shared Governance
Nurses participate in shared governance primarily through shared governance councils and committees (view The Miriam Hospital Shared Governance Structure - PDF). Councils are co-chaired by clinical nurses. Council membership by nurses at all levels of the organization is encouraged, welcomed, and supported.
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