An innovative communication model to disseminate information.
Nurse leaders need effective communication models to articulate the functions, processes, and activities of health care organizations. This article describes the development and use of a communication model to streamline the dissemination of information to the targeted organizational entities that need it. The model's step-by-step process enhances the broadcasting of information needed to ensure patient safety and promote quality patient care by capturing the components integral to the communication process.
Regional Nursing Research Program, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, CA 91188, USA. Cecelia.L.Crawford@kp.org
Cecelia L
CL
Crawford
Joyce A
JA
Johnson
Regina M
RM
Valdez
D003142:Communication; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination / Q000379:methods*; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000458:organization & administration*