Problem
Your 600-bed medical center is a Magnet facility and was one of the first healthcare delivery systems in the nation to attain Magnet recognition. Maintaining Magnet recognition is a goal for the organization that requires planning and resources. You recently joined a committee that is responsible for overseeing the process to apply for Magnet recognition.
• How can aggregate data collected from this facility be used to demonstrate the value of nursing (e.g., a correlation between nurse credentials and patient outcomes)?
• Analyze how data obtained from all Magnet facilities in the United States can be used to influence national healthcare policy relative to the following issues:
o The value of nursing care
o Allocation of resources for specific populations
o Funding for further education for nurses.