Business case for Magnet® in a small hospital.
There is minimal evidence related to Magnet® designation and the benefits in small hospitals. A business strategy for small hospitals (<100 beds) to achieve Magnet designation is presented, including a cost-benefit analysis, outcome measures, and financial impact data.
Baptist Hospital Northeast, Hospital Administration, La Grange, KY 40031, USA. khigdon2@bhsi.com
Karen
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Higdon
Deborah
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Clickner
Frances
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Gray
Gina
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Woody
Maria
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Shirey
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