Magnet^© Recognition

Our Professional Practice Model is based on the following key components:

• Vision and values that affirm our work
• Standards of practice
• Sharing stories to make the often invisible components of practice, visible
• Professional development opportunities that promote life-long learning
• Philosophy of relationship-based care that cultivates relationships with patients/families, colleagues and self
• Reflective practice that guides advancement of career
• Decision-making that empowers clinicians to advance care
• Practice that is driven by evidence and grounded in research
• Commitment to innovation and intra-professional teamwork

MGH’s Professional Practice
Model Overview

Interactive slide deck highlighting key components Mass General’s Professional Practice Model (PPM). Examples from each PPM component are provided within the slide deck.

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Professional Practice Model

Interactive slide deck highlighting key components Mass General’s Professional Practice Model (PPM). Examples from each Professional Practice Model component are provided within the slide deck.

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MGH’s PPM in Practice Slides

Slide deck providing an overview from Magnet Ambassadors on how the Professional Practice Model comes alive in their unit/clinic.

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Professional Practice Model in
Practice Activity

Print out and fill in how each PPM component comes alive in your unit/clinic.

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Professional Practice
Model in Practice
Guiding Questions

PPM Leading Questions

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What will happen during the four-day visit?

1. The visit allows staff to showcase the excellent care that is provided to patients and families at the MGH. The Appraisers will visit as many patient care units and practice areas as possible. The Appraisers want to speak with all members of the health care team, patients and families about the MGH.
2. The Goal: Evaluate the overall hospital environment and culture as one that promotes excellence in patient care and service. Be prepared. You could be called upon.

The Appraisers will...

1. Visit as many patient care units and practice sites as possible, looking for evidence of empowerment, collaboration and excellence.
2. Speak directly with clinical nurses and care team members, patients and families about how clinical practice is delivered and supported.
3. Randomly select clinical nurses to meet with them for breakfast and lunch discussions.
4. Meet with other key stakeholders, including committees, community members, affiliates, etc.

Magnet Quiz

Slide deck that serves as a way to quiz your peers on some of the key Magnet concepts!

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Mock Survey Questions

Mock survey questions for staff.

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Professional Practice Model
in Practice Guiding Questions

Magnet visit staff practice questions.

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