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Inside scoop from our experts: Defining roles of a project director

HCPro's Weekly Update on the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®*, September 9, 2008

This week, a reader asks about the responsibilities of a Magnet Recognition® Program project director. Read the response below from our advisor Gina Boring, RN, MSN, NE-BC, ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® director at Aultman Health Foundation in Canton, OH.

Q: What responsibilities does a Magnet Recognition® Program project director have?

A: Having a dedicated Magnet Recognition® Program project director (MPD) provides another layer of commitment to the journey. Every organization designs its MPD job description differently; however, the responsibilities are frequently similar and the following are a few basic roles the director performs:

• Informs nursing and nonnursing departments about the program by providing educational sessions
• Creates an environment that’s committed to achieving an MRP culture through celebration, continuous communication, and education
• Chairs the MRP steering committee and unit champion meetings
• Serves as a resource regarding the 14 Forces of Magnetism and interpretation of sources of evidence
• Prepares the written documentation
• Prepares the organization for the site visit

Editor’s note: Do you have a question for our experts? If you'd like us to consider your query for publication, please send it to associate editor Cameran Erny at cerny@hcpro.com.

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