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The ability to integrate education, practice and research initiatives is well documented and the nursing literature presents several collaborative models that have emerged between educational institutions and service agencies to achieve this aim. However, a collaborative partnership agreement does more than integrate these initiatives; it is a vehicle by which the theory-clinical practice gap is bridged and best practice outcomes are achieved. This paper outlines an innovative collaborative partnership agreement between Fremantle Hospital and Health Service and Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Western Australia. The partnership engages academics in the clinical setting in two formalised collaborative appointments. This partnership not only enhances communication between educational and health services, but fosters the development of nursing research and knowledge. The process of the collaborative partnership agreement involved the development of a Practice-Research Model (PRM) of collaboration. This model encourages a close working relationship between registered nurses and academics, and has also facilitated strong links at the health service with the Nursing Research and Evaluation Unit, medical staff and other allied health professionals. Links have also been established with other health services and agencies in the metropolitan area. The key concepts exemplified in the application of the model include practice-driven research development, collegial partnership, collaborative ownership and best practice. Many specific outcomes have been achieved through implementation of the model, but overall the partnership between registered nurses and academics in the pursuit of research to support clinical practice has been the highlight. This has resulted in changes and innovations in current nursing practice and, importantly, dissemination of best practice outcomes.
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A partnership between nursing education and practice provides an opportunity for RNs to obtain baccalaureate degrees in their practice settings. The result is a flexible educational option that lowers cost and increases accessibility for students. The college and hospitals cooperate to meet nurses' desire to advance both educationally and professionally. Returning RNs attend liberal arts and nursing classes onsite at hospitals where all courses are taught by college faculty. Many RNs are at a crossroads and need additional education to further their career opportunities and stay abreast within a rapidly changing health care environment. To meet their needs, coursework involves active, cooperative learning processes in a climate where personal esteem is promoted and communication and collaboration are fostered. This approach can expand understanding among all parties so the future can bring new models to meet the needs of returning RNs in baccalaureate nursing programs.
Generic social work practice and family practice medicine complement each other. Placing first year field students in a family practice residency training program over a period of years can define the social work role broadly and open the door for a wide range of practice opportunities. The social work presence can help family medicine attain its goal of comprehensive, holistic care.
Bringing an associate into a dental practice requires considerable analysis by an owner-dentist. Initiating the process without scrupulous planning could have both negative financial and behavioral repercussions. This article reviews aspects that need to be taken into account by a dentist when considering an associateship.
CONTEXT: Researchers and practitioners are increasingly realizing that improvements in public health require changes in individual, social, and economic factors. Concurrent with this renewed awareness there has been a growing interest in working with communities to create healthful changes through academic/practice/community research partnerships. However, this type of research presents different challenges and requires different skills than traditional research projects. The development of a set of principles of practice for these types of research projects can assist researchers in developing, implementing, and evaluating their partnerships and their project activities. OBJECTIVE: This paper describes the different ways in which academics and community groups may work together, including academic/practice/community partnerships. Several principles of practice for engaging in these research partnerships are presented followed by a description of how these principles have been put into operation in a family violence prevention program. CONCLUSIONS: The principles presented are: (1) identify the best processes/model to be used based on the nature of the issue and the intended outcome; (2) acknowledge the difference between community input and active community involvement; (3) develop relationships based on mutual trust and respect; (4) acknowledge and honor different partner's "agendas"; (5) consider multi-disciplinary approaches; (6) use evaluation strategies that are consistent with the overall approach taken in the academic/practice/community partnership; and (7) be aware of partnership maturation and associated transition periods. The limitations of these principles and their application in various settings are discussed.
This paper discusses the intangible asset that dentists refer to as practice goodwill. How is the market value of practice goodwill estimated? After defining goodwill in economic terms, a formula is given that dentists can use to estimate and negotiate the price of goodwill. Guidelines are suggested that indicate how the formula can best be used. Some general market conditions that can affect the price of goodwill in a particular area are discussed.
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OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine the extent of managed care involvement among radiology practices of different types, locations, and sizes; the factors associated with differences in involvement; and the impact of managed care on professional, organizational, financial, and hospital-relations aspects of radiology practices. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A survey was mailed in 1999 to a sample of 970 radiology practices; completed, usable surveys were returned by 66% of the practices. Three indicators of managed care were used: a practice's percentage of managed care (HMOs plus preferred provider organizations), local area HMO penetration rate, and self-reported perceived effect of managed care. RESULTS: Percentage of managed care averaged 30% but was 40% for multispecialty groups. It was relatively high in large metropolitan areas, for practices with no hospital activity, and for practices with any owners who were not practice members. The three measures of managed care were only moderately correlated (correlation coefficient, 0.25-0.33). None of the managed care variables had a statistically significant effect on days provided for vacation and continuing medical education, promptness of payment, years required for practice ownership (partnership), and percentage of practice members who were owners. Higher percentage of managed care was associated with higher collection rates, whereas greater perceived impact of managed care had the opposite association. Two thirds of practices belonged to at least one managed care-related organization such as an independent practice association. Most radiology practices reported no involvement in the managed care negotiations of hospitals, which was true even when the hospital's negotiations included the radiologists' fees or when the practice determined its level of involvement. CONCLUSION: Many negative outcomes most feared by radiologists regarding the effect of managed care have not materialized. Perceptions of practices as to the effect of managed care seem to reflect negative aspects of their general situation, not only realities of managed care.
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