Use of a professional practice model to illuminate the importance of relationships.

Abstract

At the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James), implementation of relationship-based care (RBC) and primary nursing (PN) along with enculturation of the James Nursing professional practice model (PPM), have improved patient and nurse satisfaction. This article describes the importance of relationships with self, colleagues, patients and families, and the community. Best practices and outcomes are shared to inspire others who seek to transform professional practice environments and organizational cultures by focusing on patients and families and engaging frontline leaders in the change process.