title: On the scene: American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
abstract: American University of Beirut Medical Center is the first Magnet hospital in the Middle East. In this article, authors reflect back on the journey to excellence, specifically in establishing shared governance in a challenging cultural and organizational milieu. Perspectives from nurses at different levels are included to highlight their experiences throughout the journey. Evolution of the organization's shared governance model is described and initiatives of the councils are illustrated.
authors.affiliation: Nursing Services, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, Beirut, Lebanon. gm01@aub.edu.lb
authors.forename: Gladys
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mouro
authors.forename: Hera
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tashjian
authors.forename: Tania
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Daaboul
authors.forename: Katia
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kozman
authors.forename: Farah
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Alwan
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shamoun
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D054976:Clinical Governance / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007861:Lebanon; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D015279:Organizational Culture