Magnet-recognized organizations demonstrate the flexibility and courage to meet change head on. Navigating change requires vision, strategies and the ability to communicate these to the front line staff involved in the change. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital uses the ADKAR model as a tool to navigate change. ADKAR stands for Awareness of the need for change; Desire to … [Read more...]
Magnet Mondays
Wednesday, September 28, 341 of our staff, patients and families attended the Interprofessional Magnet Fair, “Pokémon Go Magnet”. Participants learned about the qualities of Transformational Leaders; what structures and processes are in place at HMSL to promote shared governance, professional development and community involvement; how teamwork is the key to successfully … [Read more...]
Magnet Mondays – 14 Forces of Magnetism
The 14 Forces of Magnetism® are categorized in five Magnet Domains®, Transformational Leadership, Structural Empowerment, Exemplary Professional Practice, New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements and Empirical Outcomes. These Magnet Domains describe the desired characteristics of Magnet organizations. Want to learn more? Stop by the Magnet Champion Interprofessional … [Read more...]
Magnetic News: September 2016
HMSL Magnet® Readiness Newsletter, September 2016 • Volume 2, Issue 2 Download printable version. What’s in it for me? Philomena Valson, MSN, CMSRN, RN III, Unit Educator, Interdisciplinary Magnet Champion Co-Chair, Shares Her Thoughts “The Magnet Recognition program was developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) based on research conducted by the … [Read more...]
Interprofessional Magnet Fair
Wednesday, Sept. 28 Download flyer to post in your department/unit. … [Read more...]