Author/Editor:
Jennifer Leeman
Language:
English
Industry:
Healthcare
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Resource Type
Article
Article describes use of AI in improving quality of nursing work and patient care in 6 Pennsylvania Hospitals. 5 year study funded by HRSA. Appreciative inquiry is a philosophy and methodology for promoting positive organizational change. Nursing leaders at 6 community hospitals are partnering with the authors on a project that uses appreciative inquiry to improve communication and collaboration, to increase nurse involvement in decision making, and to enhance cultural awareness and sensitivity. In this article, the authors describe appreciative inquiry, how hospitals are using it, and the initial lessons learned.