Unit-Based Councils are the frontline drivers of shared and professional governance in health care organizations. When structured intentionally, they strengthen nurse engagement, improve patient outcomes, and support Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® designation success. Here are six high-impact strategies to help your Unit-Based Councils thrive.
National Nurses Week 2026, spanning from May 6 to May 12, continues a long-standing tradition of honoring the incredible impact nurses have on patient care and community health.
CHCM exhibited at the ANPD Aspire Convention, connecting with hundreds of attendees while Donna Wright set a record with nearly 150 participants in her competency assessment session.
Effective leaders know that culture isn’t one-size-fits-all. This blog outlines how adapting communication, recognition, and inclusion strategies can create a more engaged and sustainable workplace culture.
Peer-to-peer accountability empowers teams to take shared ownership of performance, strengthening trust, communication, and overall effectiveness.
Understand the differences between Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, and Nursing Research- and how they drive nursing excellence and Magnet® success.
Empowering leadership in health care improves employee engagement, retention, and patient outcomes. Learn proven strategies, leadership styles, and practical ways to empower your team.
Explore the four relationships of the Interprofessional Relational Model™ and how they improve connection, resilience, and outcomes in health care.
Learn why culture—not just checklists or project plans—is the true differentiator on the Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence® journey. Discover CHCM’s culture-first approach.
The expert-to-novice transition in health care can challenge even the most experienced professionals. Learn why starting over feels difficult and how leaders navigate role transitions.
