title: The role of the clinical nurse specialist in the development of a domestic violence program.
abstract: In the demanding and ever-changing world of healthcare, CNSs are constantly challenged to define their practice and contributions to the organization. This article describes the multifaceted role of the CNS in the development of an innovative hospital-wide domestic violence program. The strategic use of the CNS, primarily as an organizational consultant, illustrates how nursing practice is improved when the organization is the primary focus.
authors.affiliation: Sexual Assault Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mian
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003253:Consultants; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006786:Hospitals, Urban / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*