January 28, 2019: Of the four shared governance principles, Partnership, Equity, Accountability and Ownership, Accountability might stand out as most familiar since it is one of our Houston Methodist ICARE values. Accountability, along with ownership, make up the core of shared governance. Accountability allows for the evaluation of role performance; supports partnerships; and … [Read more...]

January 21, 2019 – There are four primary shared governance principles: • partnership, • equity, • accountability and • ownership When these principles are owned by the team, an empowered work environment is created. Let’s focus on partnership and equity this week. Partnership links healthcare providers and patents along all points of the continuum and is essential to … [Read more...]

January 14, 2019 – Shared governance is an organizational philosophy that: Nurtures the values of collaboration, trust and mutual respect among all stakeholders;Creates an environment that promotes professional growth and development, shared decision making and ownership for patient care and outcomes;Provides a structure for nurses and interprofessionals to have a voice in … [Read more...]

January 7, 2019 – How excited would you be if I told you that there is a way to: Create a collaborative environment; Build trust and mutual respect; Promote professional growth and development; Participate in shared decision making and accountability for patient outcomes; Have a voice in your practice and the decisions that affect patient care; Commit to … [Read more...]

December 31, 2018 – After every ending there is a new beginning. I discovered a poem by D. Simone this week that I want to share with you as we stand on the threshold of a new year. “May light always surround you; hope kindle and rebound you. May your hurts turn to healing; your heart embrace feeling. May wounds become wisdom; every kindness a prism. May laughter infect … [Read more...]