1. University of Missouri Health Care
Nursing Professional Practice Models
Developed by MU Health Care nurses
Spring 2012

2. Professional Practice Model (PPM)
What is a professional practice model (PPM)?
A PPM is a system (structure, process and values) that supports registered nurse control over the delivery of nursing care and the environment in which care is received.
A PPM is a schematic description of how nurses practice, collaborate, communicate and develop professionally to deliver the highest quality of care for those served by MUHC (AN CC, 2008).
A PPM has five sub-systems: values, professional relationships, patient-care delivery model, management approach and compensation and rewards
Professional values expressed in PPMs include nurse autonomy, nurse accountability, professional development and an emphasis on quality care.
Teamwork, collaboration and consultation are approaches to enhance professional relationships.
Why is it important to have a PPM?
A PPM defines the components of a unified nursing practice throughout MUHC.
Each PPM component depicts how nurses collaborate, communicate and develop professionally.

3. Professional Practice Model Option #1

4. Patient and Family Centered Care
Patient: Individual, group, or community seeking optimal health
Family: Support system defined by the patient
Centered: Partnering with patients and families to make customized care decisions
Care: Heal by listening, advocating, coordinating, educating, and integrating evidence-based practice

5. Beliefs and Values Healing Holistic Compassionate Integrity Excellence
Respect
Trust
Accountability
Advocacy
Equality
Cultural Competence

6. Professional Relationships
Nursing
Preceptorship
Mentorship
Professional Organizations
Interdisciplinary
Multidisciplinary Rounding
Professional Partnerships
Community
Transitional Care
Academic Partnerships

7. Benefits and Rewards Professional Development PAWS Certification
Educational Assistance
Benefits
Local discounts
Performance based incentives
Healthy for Life
“For You” Team
Employee Assistance Program
Awards and Recognition
Service Excellence
DAISY
Community Service
Educator Awards
Years of Service
Nurses’ Week

8. Governance Structure Shared Governance Unit Division Global
Expert Councils
Nursing Organization
Facility
System
Outcome Focused
Patient and Staff Satisfaction
Resource Allocation
Unit Based Outcomes
Quality Improvement Measures
National Benchmarks

9. Professional Practice Model Option #2

10. Nurses Caring for our Patients and Families
The professional nurse at University of Missouri Health Care is the core collaborator who directs communication within the healthcare system, advocating for patients and their families throughout the continuum of care.

11. Beliefs and Values
The professional nurse at MUHC delivers high quality, exemplary care rooted in education delivered with integrity and compassion and with respect to our patients and their families’ individual needs.
Pride Integrity
Compassion Trustworthy
Positive Attitude Honesty
Accountability
Communication Education
Advocacy Lifelong Learning
Transparency Patient and Family Centered
Teamwork Certification
Respect Quality
Self Awareness Evidence-Based Practice
Strong Ethical Foundation Safety
Non Judgmental Excellent Outcomes
Innovation

12. Professional Relationships
The professional nurse at MUHC develops collaborative relationships by serving as a mentor and educator to colleagues, students and the community.
Physicians
Leadership
Patient-Family
Support Services
Nursing Peers
Professional Organizations
Sinclair School of Nursing
MU School of Medicine
Community
Communication
Facilitator
Coordinator
Advocate
Role Model
Advanced Practice

13. Professional Recognition
MUHC provides opportunities for nurses to advance in their profession
Tuition Reduction
Continuing Education
Certification Prep/Reimbursement
Professional Development Council
MUHC rewards nurses for their professionalism
PAWS
Staff Recognition
Kudos Coupons
Merit Raises
Daisy Award
The professional nursing excellence at MUHC has achieved
Missouri Quality Award
Beacon Award
100 Most Wired
Level 1 Trauma Center
Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award
Bariatric Center of Excellence
Accredited Chest Pain Center

14. Leadership and Governance
The professional nurse at MUHC utilizes shared governance to determine professional nursing practice while incorporating evidence-based practice and strategic planning to role model leadership throughout all levels.
Our nurses lead at all levels of our organization by exemplifying these leadership qualities.
The professional nurse actively participates in shared decision making representing their specialty and the profession.

15. Please Vote
Now that you have had a chance to consider both MUHC Nursing Professional Practice Models, please go to
My MUHealth nursing intranet site’s Quick Poll
and vote for the model you think
best represents nursing at MUHC.