Bylaws. One hospital's experience.
Dr. Porter-O'Grady, in the preceding article, discussed some implications of and a model for bylaws. The author of this article relates her institution's experience in developing nursing staff bylaws. She shares the process as well as the advantages and disadvantages of implementing a system for professional accountability and autonomy.
D003249:Constitution and Bylaws; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D009934:Organization and Administration; D013714:Tennessee