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September 30, 2008 (Volume 4, Issue 39)

Inside the news: Designated hospitals leap into patient safety
More than 1,200 facilities applied to be a 2008 Leapfrog Top Hospital. Only 33 earned the distinction—and seven of those facilities are ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® recipients.

Inside best practice: Show the right evidence in the written documentation
As you prepare your written documentation for ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® designation, you are expected to show projects or documents that illustrate Force of Magnetism 5: Professional models of care, which falls under Component 3: Exemplary professional practice.

Inside the Forces: Hold nurses accountable for quality patient care
Creating a culture of nurse accountability is an effective way to improve patient satisfaction, safety, and outcomes. And nursing leaders at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN, understand the importance of holding nurses accountable.

Inside scoop from our experts: Educate staff on peer review
This week, a reader asks how to educate staff on peer review. Read the response below from our advisor Gina Boring, MSN, RN, NE-BC, ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® director at Aultman Health Foundation in Canton, OH.

Other recently-published articles from HCPro's Weekly Update on the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®*:

Inside the news: 11 healthcare organizations celebrate excellence

Inside best practice: Save time by registering at the bedside

Inside the Forces: Make use of advanced practice nurses

Inside scoop from our experts: Make use of editors for the written documentation

Inside the news: A five-year safety journey brings success to an Ohio hospital

Inside best practice: Collaborate with the community to promote nursing services

Inside the Forces: Build relationships between nurses and students

Inside scoop from our experts: Professional nursing organizations: Get staff nurses involved

Inside the news: Pennsylvania hospital receives $25,000 prize for positive innovations

Inside best practice: Blending performance appraisal and peer review

Inside the Forces: Hold nurses accountable for improving the image of nursing

Inside scoop from our experts: Utilize your steering committee

News brief: Receive patient satisfaction data at the point of care

Inside HCPro’s MRP workshop: Build a designation budget

Inside the Forces: Get a stamp of approval for your research project

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