November 2023
UHealth — University of Miami Health System Professional Practice Model
Transforming Nursing Practice
This professional practice model represents nursing practice at UHealth and is the blueprint on how we operate.
Lotus: Symbolizes purity, promotes positivity and calmness, enlightenment and rebirth. Also symbolizes our affiliation with the Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI).
Mind, Body, Spirit: Focusing on mental, physical and spiritual health.
Anchor: “A person or thing that provides strength and support.” Nursing provides the strength and focus to lead the organization into the future. We are Anchored for Excellence.
The Helm: “The entire steering apparatus of a ship” to steer or direct our nursing vision.
At the Center: Self, Patient/Family and Community
Relationship-Based Care Model:
~ Relationship-based care is built upon 3 key relationships:
~ Relationship with self
~ Relationship with co-workers/others
~ Relationship with patients/families
Healing Culture: We integrate healing and caring practices into our work.
Bell of Hope and Healing: For all patients
Core Nursing Values: Care, Compassion, Wisdom, Love, Excellence
Nursing Theories that lead Nursing Practice:
~ Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring Science
~ Madeleine Leininger’s Theory of Transcultural Care
Other Principles That Drive/Guide Practice:
~ Shared Governance
~ Evidence-Based Practice
~ Transcultural Care
~ Inter-professional Collaboration
~ Transformational Leadership
UHealth Organizational Pillars of Excellence: People, Service, Quality, Finance, Growth
