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What are the four domains of an optimal work environment identified by the Samueli Institute?

The four domains of an optimal work environment identified by the Samueli Institute are Internal Environments, Interpersonal Environments, Behavioral Environments, and External Environments.

According to the Samueli Institute (2010), an optimal work environment consists of four domains. Internal Environments focus on the health and wellness of self, intentionality in caring, and personal wholeness. Interpersonal Environments focus on cultivating healing relationships, both collegial and at the organizational level. Behavioral Environments focus on healthy lifestyle and team-based, person- and family-centered care. External Environments focus on actions that support external healing environments and a healthy planet.

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  • Internal Environments: focus on self health, wellness, intentional caring, and personal wholeness.
  • Interpersonal Environments: focus on healing relationships at collegial and organizational levels.
  • Behavioral Environments: focus on healthy lifestyle and team-based, person- and family-centered care.
  • External Environments: focus on actions supporting external healing environments and a healthy planet.
Source:Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice by coll.· Scope of Nursing Practice· p. 41

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