The value of recognition as a motivator has been well documented. The difficult question today is how to establish an ongoing peer recognition program that will involve most staff members. The process that one acute care hospital used to accomplish this goal is analyzed. The author discusses needs assessment, plan, resources, implementation, evaluation and program maintenance.
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