HealthIT Answers November 12, 2024
By Ali Morin, MSN, RN, NI-BC, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, symplr
As healthcare undergoes what many deem a digital revolution, it’s clear that technological advances alone aren’t enough to drive meaningful change. Success hinges upon how well organizations integrate these new tools into their operations—and more importantly, how they ensure that the voices of frontline workers are heard. Enter the idea of shared governance, where involving the bedside staff in the decision-making process around policies, procedures, and technology helps with staff retention and empowers them with more control over their environment.
What is Shared Governance?
Shared governance is a leadership model in which clinical staff, administrative teams, and healthcare executives all work together to shape internal policies, operations, and technology...