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RI History
Cornerstones
Big Data
Components
100
This was the impetus for the Magnet Recognition Program

1980's Nursing Shortage

100

The Miriam Hospital, 1998

The first hospital in RI to achieve Magnet Designation

100

This describes how registered nurses practice, collaborate, communicate, and develop professionally to provide the highest-quality care for those served by the organization. 

Professional Practice Model

100

Without this, Magnet is not a possibility for your institution

Nurse Satisfaction
100
Advocacy for resources, Hospital wide changes, and succession planning are three Sources of Evidence in this chapter.

Transformational Leadership

200

This was the year the Magnet recognition program was launched

1995

200

The second hospital to receive Magnet designation in RI

Newport Hospital

200

Ideally co-created by leadership and clinical nursing representatives, this document aims to ensure the hospital remains relevant and responsive to staff, patient and community needs and provides a clear and consistent organizational focus.

Nursing Strategic Plan

200

Magnet recommends institutions strive for at least 80%.  ALL Nurse Directors and Managers MUST have this. 

BSN or Higher

200
Dissemination of Nurse research, Innovation, and adoption of new technology are Sources of Evidence in this chapter.

New Knowledge and Innovation

300

These were what the original Magnet categories were called.

FORCES of Magnetism

300

The individual responsible for curating the first Magnet document. 

Maria Ducharme

300

The collaboration between front-line and leadership staff, used to ensure decisions are being made as close to the point of care as possible. 

Shared Decision Making Structure

300

This additional credential demonstrates and validates a nurse's expertise in a particular field of nursing. 

Specialty Certification

300

Foundational documents, like policies, nursing and community demographics, and CNO and Hospital Annual reports are included in this chapter

Organizational Overview

400
This is the amount of time that generally lapses between each Magnet Designation Cycle

4-5 years

400
A catchy theme helps staff members recall the journey, which can seem like an odyssey.  This was the theme for TMH's 7th designation.

Sailing to Seven!

400

A way to discern whether or not the initiative had it's intended outcome.

Empirical Outcomes / Data

400
When this is low, the institution saves LOTS of money by reducing orientation costs.  
Nurse Turnover
400

Hallmarks of this chapter include Certification Rate, integrating evidence based practices, and examples of RN recognition.

Structural Empowerment

500
Magnet designation is an open-book test- but the book, called this, changes about every 4 years.

The Magnet Manual

500
Newport hospital did this, per their 5th designation catch-phrase, and they were successful!

Strive for Five!

500

A critical element, used to move the professional practice of nursing forward and develop new knowledge.

Research / Innovation

500

Historically, only a fraction of people complete this after being discharged or after their outpatient appointment. 

Patient Experience / Satisfaction Survey

500
Clinical Nurse initiative alignment with the Professional Practice Model and Strategic Plan are included in this section, along with Patient experience and Nurse Sensitive Indicator data.

Exemplary Professional Practice