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THE BIG PICTURE
The health care industry is moving from a model of
continuing education to a model of continuing professional competency. Decision Critical has understood since its inception that there is a link
between the competency of the health care provider and patient outcomes. We too are in the patient outcomes business. When Decision
Critical helps organizations assure that they have the most competent staff delivering care, we have done our small part in improving
patient
outcomes. This issue
of Critical Communication covers competency's role in the MagnetTM Journey.
I hope that you find the information contained within useful and thought provoking - perhaps
even enough so to pass it on to your colleagues.
Thank you for all you do to improve patient
care.
Yours in Nursing,
Kenneth W. Dion, RN, MSN, MBA, PhD(c)
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Guest
Author:
Dr.
Patricia Yoder-Wise, RN, EdD, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAAN: President of The
Wise Group, Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center |
CONTINUING COMPETENCY AND MAGNETTM
Everyone in every discipline is concerned with the issue of
continuing competency. Health care is no exception, in fact, competency is a key focus of concern. Designation of a MagnetTM
facility also carries with it an expectation of competency. First, we need to remember that competency does not mean that we won't make
mistakes. Competency means that we have the skills (knowledge and abilities) to perform in a correct way. Yet, we know that even
competent people and teams fail.
So, how does MagnetTM
interrelate with competency?
As is true for all organizations, the basic competencies required
of accreditation such as The Joint Commission and state licensure must be met; however, MagnetTM organizations go beyond that
expectation. For example, MagnetTM organizations often demonstrate a higher number of certified nurses than do organizations that are
not designated as MagnetTM. According to the National Organization of Competency Assessment, the process of certification is designed
as a way to differentiate among members of a profession based on standards (NOCA, 2006). This process is built on standards that require high
levels of knowledge and continuing professional development to remain current with the evidence related to a practice area.
Think about the numbers of MagnetTM hospitals with
positive outcomes that are correlated with increased numbers of certified nurses . . . is there a difference because of, or merely coincidental to,
the prestigious designation? Questions remain and when we answer those, we will be certain about the relationship of multiple factors
influencing competency. Working in a MagnetTM organization is certain to be among those.
Want To Know More?
For more thoughts from Dr. Yoder-Wise on competency and the
MagnetTM organization, view a recorded version our most recent webinar, The Magnet Journey: Insights and Lessons
Learned for Today's Nurse Leader. In this webinar, Dr. Yoder-Wise is joined by Jacqueline A. Collavo,
RN, BSN, NE-BC and Cheryl A. May, MBA, BSN to offer strategic advice, tactical best practices and lessons learned for MagnetTM recognized
organizations, organizations currently on the Journey to Nursing ExcellenceTM, and those organizations
considering the Journey.
Meet Dr.
Yoder-Wise: Attending the 2008 Annual ANCC Magnet Conference in Salt Lake
City, Utah? Cheryl A. May, Jacqueline A. Collavo and Dr. Patricia Yoder-Wise will be at booth #611 from Noon - 1 p.m. on Wednesday,
October 15th to answer your questions about the MagnetTM Journey.
NOCA. (2006). Basic Guide to Credentialing. http://www.noca.org/portals/0/nocasbasicguidetocredentialingterminology.pdf
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American Nurses Credentialing Center's New Model for the Magnet Recognition Program® |
DECISION CRITICAL'S 360º
COMPETENCY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS: Supporting a
Culture of Competency in MagnetTM
Organizations
The scientific description of a magnetic domain is a region within a material in
which the individual movements of the atoms are perfectly aligned with one another. Similarly, in health care, the original MagnetTM
research study from 1983 identified 14 characteristics, the "14 Forces of Magnetism", that defined the characteristics that all aligned to create an
ideal professional nursing environment. These characteristics were reflective of an environment that attracted and retained well-qualified and
competent nurses over time.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) recently unveiled a new model for the Magnet Recognition
Programâ (see model above) to, ". . .provide greater clarity and direction
and eliminate redundancy within the original 14 Forces of Magnetism". In this new model, the five model components become the
primary basis for achieving MagnetTM recognition, with the 14 Forces of Magnetism remaining the foundation of the program.
ANCC's website explains that, "The new, simpler model reflects a greater focus on measuring outcomes and allows for more streamlined
documentation, while retaining the 14 Forces as foundational to the program."
One of the goals of the Magnet Recognition Program® model is, "Promoting quality in a setting that supports professional practice." Key to a well-aligned, quality-centric professional
practice environment is a focus on, and incorporation of, a "culture of competency". This culture of competency allows the individual nurse the
ability to more effectively meet the needs of their patients and also gives the health care organization a competitive recruiting and retention edge
in the industry. In these "nurse-friendly" organizations there is a focus on personal and professional growth, career development,
the availability of new opportunities, and continuous learning is tantamount. Decision Critical recognized the need to create
solutions to assist organizations to create this "culture of competency". Today the cornerstone of the Decision Critical value
proposition is the 360° Competency Management model.
Whether your organization is on the Journey to Nursing ExcellenceTM or is already a
MagnetTM recognized, this comprehensive model has the solution to your organization's competency management needs.
Driven by our web-based learning management system, competency check lists, professional portfolio and professional evaluation solutions, these
solutions are instrumental in helping health care organizations improve patient outcomes by driving education and training, and ensuring staff
competency and compliance. << Read More Here>>
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GOING TO THE ANNUAL MAGNET
CONFERENCE?
So are we! Let's get together at our place (booth
#611)! While you are there, meet the speakers and register to win a Magnet Success Kit.
Where?
Decision Critical - Booth #611
Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City, UT
Meet The
Speakers: Meet the speakers from our recent webinar series, The Magnet Journey: Insights and Lessons Learned for Today's
Nurse Leader, on Wednesday, October 15th from
Noon - 1 p.m.
Win
a MagnetTM Success Kit! A must-have collection of
information and resources for organizations at any point on the MagnetTM Journey. All it takes to register is a quick stop at
booth #611 and a business card!
Kit
includes:
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NEWS &
EVENTS
NEW ARTICLE: "Why You Need An Electronic Professional Portfolio"
American Nurse Today, Written by: Kenneth W. Dion, RN, MSN, MBA and Mary Smolenski, EdD, APRN, FAANP,
CAE
NEW ARTICLE: "Developing Tomorrow's Nurse Leaders: Bridging
the Gap Through Succession Planning and Leadership Development"
Create the Future (An official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International), Written by: Kenneth W. Dion, RN, MSN,
MBA; Linda Q. Everett, RN, PhD, FAAN; Karen H. Morin, RN, DSN; Donna B. Yurdin, MA, SPHR
DECISION CRITICAL TEAM MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Dennis Marksbury joined our technology team as a Senior Software Engineer. Gary Rust joined our sales team as our National Sales Director. And,
last, but definitely not least, congratulations are in order! Dan Foster has been promoted to the position of Vice President of
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