Professional Governance

Professional governance provides the structure through which nurses exercise accountability, ownership, and influence over professional practice. Through collaboration between direct care nurses and nursing leadership, it advances nursing excellence, supports evidence-based care and strengthens outcomes for patients, families and the community.

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center’s professional governance model and council structure:

• Coordination Council for Unit Practice Councils
• Nursing Leadership Council
• Nursing Practice Council
• Nursing Research and Innovation Council
• Professional Advancement Council
• Quality, Safety and Patient Experience Council

*Council Guidelines: 80% Direct Care Nurses, 20% Nursing Leadership

NACHO Rounds: Nurses Advancing Clinical Healthcare Outcomes

NACHO Rounds serves as Providence St. Vincent Medical Center’s monthly nursing forum for the dissemination of evidence-based practice, quality improvement, innovation and nursing research. Through presentations led by clinical nurses, recognized experts and interdisciplinary teams, NACHO Rounds promotes a culture of clinical inquiry while highlighting initiatives that improve patient care, safety and outcomes across the continuum of care.

And yes, participants enjoy a nacho lunch together, creating an opportunity for connection, collaboration, and shared learning.