Forum for Shared Governance

05/30/2026

Listen to the podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/thethinkfactory/2850427/
from Dr. Bob Hess, CEO & Founder of the Forum, interviewed at the Think Factory https://rss.com/podcasts/thethinkfactory/ . Meet him and Marcus Lannie, the Forum's Partner in AI, at AONL's Professional Governance Leadership Conference https://professionalgov.aonl.org/ in Indianapolis, June 13-16, to learn about the Nursing Leadership Excellence Platform (NELP) https://www.nelp.io/ , professional shared governance's dashboard using AI for the future.

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Bob Hess, founder and CEO of the Forum for Shared Governance, for an insightful discussion about the true meaning of shared governance in healthcare and why it has become one of the most important conversations in organizational leade...

04/28/2026

The Forum for Shared Governance will again be a sponsor at this conference! And I'll be there. Stiop by at our table and say "Hi!"

01/06/2026

Wishing everyone a 2026 full of collaboration, innovation, and positive impact.

We are excited to continue learning from this amazing community and working together to advance nursing practice and shared governance.

Here’s to a year of growth and success for all of us!

12/16/2025

On behalf of the Shared Professional Governance community, we extend our warmest holiday wishes to you and your team.

Thank you for your commitment to collaboration, professional empowerment, and excellence in nursing practice. Through shared governance, you continue to elevate voices, strengthen decision-making, and improve outcomes for patients and professionals alike.

As we reflect on the year, we are grateful for leaders and organizations like yours who champion partnership, accountability, and shared leadership.

May this holiday season bring rest, joy, and renewed inspiration—and may the coming year be filled with continued progress and shared success.

Warm regards,
Robert Hess Jr, PhD, FAAN, RN
[email protected]

09/29/2025

These top hospitals are transforming patient care and staff engagement with the Index of Professional Governance (IPNG) model. Here’s how they’re doing it:

🏥 CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs – Set a new standard for excellence in professional practice.

🏥 King Abdulaziz Airbase Hospital – Drove major clinical governance gains in a high-stakes setting.

🏥 Durham VA Medical Center – Achieved governance improvements despite system constraints.

🏥 Community Memorial Healthcenter – Boosted staff engagement AND quality outcomes.

🏥 American University of Beirut Med. Center – Earned Magnet® status with IPNG validation.

📣 Why This Matters to You:
✅ Proven track record across diverse healthcare settings
✅ Boosts staff engagement and improves patient outcomes
✅ Works even in challenging environments
✅ Roadmap to Magnet recognition

The evidence is clear. The results are measurable. The time to act is now.

👉 Ready to see how IPNG can transform your organization?
Click the link to access case studies and resources:
https://sharedgovernance.org/33-2/

09/18/2025

Is your organization’s governance councils as strong as they could be? If you’re looking to enhance decision-making, accountability, and long-term success, we’ve got the perfect solution for you!

08/30/2025

It was an honor to connect with so many inspiring professionals at the AONL Professional Governance Conference. Together, we explored how accreditation and shared governance can transform nursing leadership and drive better outcomes for both staff and patients.

But the conversation doesn’t end here. Our nationally recognized Professional Governance Accreditation Program continues to support nurse leaders like you—helping organizations strengthen decision-making, empower staff, and achieve excellence.

Visit business.sharedgovernance.org to learn more about nursing leadership.

07/28/2025

🚨 Dr. Robert G Hess Jr is headed to !

We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Robert Hess, Founder of the Forum and author of IPNG and Council Health, will be attending the AONL Professional Governance Leadership Conference 2025 in San Antonio, TX.

📍 Grand Hyatt San Antonio

🗓 Mark your calendars!

👀 Keep an eye out for Dr. Robert G Hess Jr

Whether it’s a quick hello, an impromptu hallway consult, or a deep dive into professional governance, Dr. Hess is always open to conversation. His leadership in shared governance and council innovation continues to shape nursing and healthcare worldwide.

💡 Don’t miss your chance to connect and be inspired!

Explore how our accreditation services can elevate your council practice:

🔗 sharedgovernance.org/?page_id=33

07/05/2025

Too often, the voices of frontline nurses are missing from key decisions that shape care delivery. But when nurses are empowered with their managers, the results are transformative—for staff, patients, and outcomes alike.

Shared governance is a proven model that shifts decision-making from top-down control to collaborative, evidence-based leadership. Studies using the Index of Professional Nursing Governance (IPNG) show real progress when organizations measure and evolve their governance structure.

Is your hospital truly practicing shared governance—or just saying it?

10/30/2024

Evi and I are back for the Forum’s third year at Magnet, this time in NOLA. Please visit booth #674 near the therapeutic puppies!