professional practice model

A professional practice model (PPM) is a schematic depiction of how nurses practice, collaborate, communicate, and develop professionally to provide the highest-quality care for those served.

Why Do We Have a Professional Practice Model?

Defines clear professional values and expectations for all nurses
Promotes and supports nurses’ autonomy, accountability, and decision-making authority
Recognizes nursing’s unique role and contribution
Fosters interprofessional collaborative practice and a culture of excellence
Creates a shared mental model for all nurses, at all levels; ensuring consistency in care

Nursing Mission, Vision and Values

Professional nursing practice and care at Salinas Valley Health Medical Center is guided by the PPM. The model’s components depict and guide nursing excellence throughout the organization in alignment with our nursing mission, vision, and values.

Nursing Mission

Heal • Protect • Empower • Teach

Nursing Vision

To be an innovative leader in nursing excellence—a place where patients choose to come and nurses want to practice.

Nursing Values

Our nurses embrace a set of shared values represented by the acronym PRIDE. These values guide how we interact and collaborate with patients, families, colleagues, and the community, and ensure exceptional patient care and outcomes.

P We provide professional, patient-centered care.

R We are respectful of our patients, families, and colleagues.

I We serve our patients with integrity. We are honest, ethical, and authentic in our actions.

D We welcome and embrace diversity.

E We provide excellent, evidence-based care.