Watson Caring Science
Beginning in 2007-2009, Stanford Health Care embraced Watson Caring Science as our philosophical and theoretical framework. This holistic theory-guided practice of human caring and love has been influential in the promotion of patient-centered care, nursing excellence and professional leadership.
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Watson Caring Science
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The integration of Watson Caring Science within nursing practice translates into increased intentionality and a deepening of authentic presence, renewing nurse relationships through universal, ethical, and person-centered care.
In 2019, Stanford Health Care's Chief Nursing Executive, Dale Beatty became a Caritas Coach® exemplying transformational leadership. Following Dale’s lead, SHC sponsored additional RNs and interprofessional colleagues to develop into Caritas Coaches®, Caritas Nurses®, and Caritas Partners™ who model a heart-centered approach to health care. This opportunity was shared with everyone from frontline nurses and staff to managers to directors, shaping SHC’s culture of compassionate caring and humanistic healing.
To date, SHC has sponsored a total of 42 Caritas Coaches®, 101 Caritas Nurses®, 26 Caritas Partners™, committed to the integration of Watson Caring Science in our professional practice.
Stanford Health Care takes pride in serving as a Watson Caring Science distinguished affiliate hospital and continues the intentional weaving of Caring Science integration into the fabric of our organization and strategic priorities through four key domains – leadership/legacy, praxis (theory-based practice), education, and research.
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