Ask the expert: Involving nurses from ambulatory departments and clinics in the quest for nursing excellence designation
HCPro's Advisor to the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®, November 1, 2009
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Q: We have several ambulatory clinics and departments that do not report directly to our CNO. How can we engage them in the journey, documentation, and site ¬visit phases of designation?
A: Ambulatory sites can provide an important balance to your documentation regarding your inpatient/hospital departments as they demonstrate structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, and empirical outcomes across the continuum of care.
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