Ann Maas, BSN, RN, clinical nurse Medical Unit and Amanda Patterson, BSN, RN, clinical nurse, Surgical Unit share EBP project on Patient Hand-off at the Inova Research Symposium. The Nursing Research & Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Council at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital supports innovation and collaboration within our hospital and across the Inova Health System. We seek to promote a culture of inquiry, among nurses at all levels and in a variety of practice environments, with the goal of generating high-quality knowledge and implementation of evidence into our daily workflow.

Our Magnet Journey I am proud to be an Inova Fair Oaks Hospital nurse that has been recognized three times as a Magnet designated facility. The entire Inova Fair Oaks Hospital team is dedicated to excellence, patient safety and the Inova Mission of providing world class healthcare every time, every touch to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. The Magnet document submitted to ANCC represents the great work and contributions that all nurses make to improving the patient experience and outcomes.

At Inova, the patient and family relationship with us is the center of our care delivery model. Everyone is responsible for, and plays an important role in, the patient experience. Patient Experience is defined by Beryl Institute as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization's culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care. Nurses play a significant role at every level to enhance touchpoints a patient and family have during their experience. From the moment you enter our door to the time you are discharged, Inova Fair Oaks nurses are there for you!

Professional Practice - Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Shared Governance A fundamental requirement of an organization with Magnet designation is to have an effective shared governance structure. Shared Governance is a decision-making model focused on empowering the nurses who care for the patients, the frontline of decision making. The Shared Governance councils are comprised of clinical nurses, clinical nurse educators, clinical nurse specialist with representation from each nursing unit.

At Inova, our relationships with patients and families is the center of our care delivery model. Everyone is responsible for, and plays an important role in, the patient experience. “Patient Experience” is defined by Beryl Institute as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization's culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care. Nurses play a significant role at every level to enhance touchpoints for patients and families throughout their care experience.

Shared Governance Shared governance is a decision-making model focused on empowering nurses who provide direct patient care. An effective shared governance structure is fundamental for organizations on the Journey to Magnet Excellence®. At Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, members of our clinical nursing team lead the Care Site Council. The council also includes interprofessional colleagues from Pharmacy, Laboratory Services, Infection Prevention, PT, Informatics, and Quality as ad-hoc members.