Medical Center Of Plano's Shared Governance Model

Shared governance is an important nursing model structure which encompasses nurses’ commitment to improving quality patient care by implementing best practices and collaborating with management and administration on process improvements. The key component to a truly effective shared governance structure is engagement, which means to establish a meaningful connection. The Medical Center of Plano’s shared governance structure is an effective management process that enables nurses at all levels to be engaged in the decision making process, which in turn increases employee productivity, improves patient satisfaction and decreases unnecessary financial expenses.
When nurses are engaged in the decision making process, they feel more empowered, accountable