Professional Governance | UC Davis Health Nurses

LeadershipNurses at UC Davis Medical Center are transformational leaders at all levels. Nurses are respected for their expertise and structures are in place to support engagement in the professional practice of nursing. Nurse leaders use their clinical expertise to advocate for professional practice and to advocate for human and fiscal resources. Teamwork and collaboration help achieve optimal outcomes.Professional GovernanceProfessional governance is a structure that empowers professional clinical nurses to contribute collaboratively as decision makers regarding the nursing practice environment. This includes standards of practice, policies and procedures, resource utilization and stewardship, evidence-based practice and research, and quality and performance improvement. The system-wide councilsexist to support the Unit-Based Practice Councils. The purpose of the system-wide governance councils is to coordinate the activities to outcomes in the areas of nursing, evidence-based practic...