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Enfermería Universitaria 2010; 7 (3)

Magnet hospital ¿what is and how it works?

Domínguez SP, Zarate GRA, Serrano DJJ, Arroyo MM

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 55-58
PDF size: 108.04 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: This study highlights the importance of hospital attention models known as magnet, through which, quality of care and nurse satisfaction are achieved, generating benefits for patients, nurses, and institutions. Development: Showing the importance of nurses, high quality care identified elements and magnet attention model factors are addressed from background literature. Conclusion: It is necessary to adopt these models in our country; and therefore, it is necessary to develop research projects aimed to help generate safe and healthy working conditions for nurses.


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