1-What is Shared Governance? Review Box 13.7
- How does Magnet Recognition Program support the nursing workforce? What are the requirements to achieve Magnet status?
Review the social media, Tools. What is your opinion on this matter?
2- Select one of the following types of PHRs:
stand-alone, untethered, tethered, and networked.
Search online for data illustrating the pros and cons of their assigned type of PHR. Remind to search for current (recent) sources. Report their findings to the rest of the class. Based on what you have learned, do they think any currently used or proposed type of PHR can fulfill the criteria for the ideal PHR? If not, what is the next move? What is still needed?
- Shared Governance is a model of decision-making and collaboration in healthcare organizations that involves the active participation of various stakeholders, including nurses, in the decision-making process. It aims to distribute authority and accountability throughout the organization and encourages shared decision-making, empowerment, and accountability among healthcare professionals.
Box 13.7 refers to a section in a specific resource or textbook that I don’t have access to, so I can’t provide a specific review of it. However, I can explain the general concept of Magnet Recognition Program and provide some information about it.
The Magnet Recognition Program is an initiative developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to recognize healthcare organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing practice. It supports the nursing workforce by promoting high-quality patient care, professional development, and positive work environments for nurses.
To achieve Magnet status, healthcare organizations must meet specific requirements and undergo a rigorous evaluation process. Some of the key requirements include:
- Demonstrating high-quality nursing practice through evidence-based care and outcomes.
- Providing a positive work environment that supports professional autonomy, shared decision-making, and collaboration among nurses.
- Implementing structures and processes that promote the development and education of nurses.
- Engaging in nursing research and innovation to advance nursing practice.
As for the social media and tools related to this matter, I don’t have real-time access to specific platforms or recent information. Therefore, I’m unable to provide an opinion on the matter based on current social media or tools. It’s always important to critically evaluate information from social media and consider reliable and reputable sources when forming opinions.
- Among the types of Personal Health Records (PHRs) mentioned—stand-alone, untethered, tethered, and networked—let’s focus on the stand-alone PHR. I’ll provide a brief overview of the pros and cons of stand-alone PHRs based on general knowledge, and I encourage you to conduct a current search for more specific and up-to-date information.
Stand-alone PHR: A stand-alone PHR is maintained and controlled by the individual patient. It is not linked to any specific healthcare provider or organization. Here are some pros and cons associated with stand-alone PHRs:
Pros:
- Patient control: Individuals have complete control over their health information and can choose what to include and who to share it with.
- Accessibility: Stand-alone PHRs can be accessed from anywhere, allowing individuals to manage their health information conveniently.
- Privacy: Patients have the ability to manage the privacy and security of their own data, ensuring sensitive information remains protected.
Cons:
- Incomplete data: Stand-alone PHRs may lack comprehensive medical information as they rely on patients manually inputting data or gathering it from various sources.
- Data accuracy: There is a risk of inaccurate or outdated information if patients don’t actively update their PHRs.
- Interoperability challenges: Stand-alone PHRs may face challenges when it comes to sharing data with healthcare providers and systems, potentially limiting their usefulness in coordinated care.
Considering the ideal PHR, it would ideally have the following characteristics:
- Comprehensive data: It should provide a holistic view of an individual’s health information, including medical history, test results, medications, and other relevant data.
- Interoperability: The PHR should be able to seamlessly share information with healthcare providers, systems, and other PHR platforms, promoting continuity of care.
- Accessibility and usability: It should be user-friendly, accessible from various devices, and enable patients to easily manage and update their health information.
- Privacy and security: Strong measures should be in place to protect the privacy and security of personal health information.
While stand-alone PHRs have their advantages, they may not fulfill all the criteria for an ideal PHR, particularly in terms of data completeness and interoperability. The next move could involve exploring networked or interoperable PHR solutions that allow seamless data sharing and integration between healthcare providers, systems, and patients. This would require collaboration between stakeholders, standardization of data formats, and the implementation of secure data exchange protocols.