The Shared Decision Making Model provides professional nurses with the opportunity to participate in decision making and policy formulation that effect their individual practice and the delivery of nursing care.
We at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West believe that excellence in nursing is achieved through:
- shared decision making;
- a decentralized organizational structure that is responsive to change;
- personal policies that support professional nursing practice and offer a balance between work and home life;
- professional models of care;
- a caring environment driven by quality assessment and positive patient outcomes;
- availability of consultations and resources;
- autonomy in practice;
- strong community relationships;
- interdisciplinary collaboration;
- an environment that supports professional growth and development.
Shared Decision Making
The foundation of our nursing organization is our commitment to the Shared Decision Making Model. This model provides the professional nurse the opportunity to participate in decision making and policy formulation in matters that impact their individual practice and the delivery of nursing care.
Professional accountabilities of nursing include practice, quality and education. It is for this reason that nursing is an integral force in driving the decision-making process.