6.2 Organizational Excellence (Healthy Work Environments and Supporting Patient Care)

Question 1

Magnet and Pathway Designations

Answer 1

• Hospitals that complete these programs have excellent patient care and highest retention of nursing staff.

Question 2

Magnet

Answer 2

• Puts staff at their core
• Provides optimal job satisfaction
• Nurses are valued as integral partners in patient health experience.
• Magnet hospitals improve the outcomes for family members and patients.

Question 3

STEAMA

Answer 3

• AACN published 6 essential standards of a healthy work environment

S - Skilled communication
T - True collaboration
E - Effective decision making (making policy, directing and evaluating clinical care, and leading organizational operations)
A - Appropriate staff
M - Meaningful recognition
A - Authentic leadership