title: Organizing for communication and integration.
abstract: Using the departmental philosophy as its foundation, an integrated organizational model was designed for a nursing department. This patient-centered model was implemented to streamline operations, focus resources, and provide a professional practice environment for nursing staff. The "molecule" is used as a teaching tool and organizational framework, with applications ranging from orientation of new staff to management of daily operations.
authors.affiliation: Medical Intensive Care Unit, Veterans Administration Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jones-Schenk
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hartley
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D011364:Professional Practice; D014481:United States