A number of these sources of evidence address the structures, processes and outcomes of interdisciplinary collaboration to benefit the services that we provide. Just like a magnet, the Magnet program actually pulls everyone in the organization together to successfully complete the Magnet journey.

When our document is accepted, we will have a survey visit from the Magnet Program appraisers. They will interview members of the interdisciplinary team regarding communication and collaboration with nursing.

Here is an exemplar of just how this is coming to life at NorthBay:

Althea Soto had this to say about her new role as a Magnet Champion, "Being asked to be the Magnet Champion for Diagnostic Imaging, I wondered, what I would be getting into? How much time will it take from my day? What would I be asked to do?

Attending my first meeting with a bit of apprehension, I learned that I was already on my path to being part of the Magnet journey. Being mindful of my patient's needs is my first priority. I would not be taking time away from what I enjoy most about my job, but I would be increasing the great feeling that I get from positive interaction with patients. My personal understanding of 'Magnet cooperation' helped me to see in others Magnet etiquette in practice. After experiencing "Magnet" type of cooperation from an emergency department tech, which made my day a success, I asked what knowledge she had of the Magnet program. She shared that she is on one of the committees for the Magnet journey and was working on being a model of magnet power. It works! Her positive attitude increased my energy and helped me continue the wave of positive energy into the rest of my day, keeping the patient as the focus."
The Magnet website contains information on the Magnet Recognition program and it is accessible from the intranet if you go to the following link:http://www.nbhs.org/intranet/magnet.aspx?id=12292.