JCMC Nursing Annual Report - Mountain States Health Alliance

Empirical Quality Outcomes
(Forces of Magnetism: Quality of Care)
Global Issues in Nursing and Health Care
Structural
Empowerment
Transformational
Leadership
Empirical
Outcomes
New Knowledge,
Innovations &
Improvements
Exemplary
Professional
Practice
Nursing Excellence: Empirical Outcomes
During our celebration of nursing excellence
and Magnet redesignation, we discussed the
components of the new Magnet nursing excellence
model. Empirical outcomes are a common thread
throughout the Magnet model for nursing excellence.
These outcomes are the identified endpoints for each
aspect of the model using measurable quantitative
data, as well as qualitative data. They are based on
using existing evidence as well as generating that
evidence. We discussed two models for using the
evidence and one model for generating the evidence.
We were reminded that research occurs in all practice
arenas including administration, clinical, education
and research. We must evaluate the evidence
and its impact on healthcare resources, patient/
participant preferences and actions, level of evidence,
and settings and circumstances. Clinical or area
expertise is needed to integrate all the information to
determine if the evidence fits our environment.
When evidence is generated, practice, theory and
education are part of a continuous cycle to support
our practice and contribute to nursing’s body of
knowledge. There are internal and external factors
that affect how evidence is used, and both research
and non-research evidence should be included. Using
the evidence or generating the evidence both will
lead to quality outcomes in all areas of practice. This
will result in improved quality and a continuation of
nursing excellence at Johnson City Medical Center.
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