Introducing, our revised Professional Practice Model

Help bring our values, culture and collaborative practices to life

We are excited to introduce Salem Health’s revised Professional Practice Model (PPM), a visual representation of the values, culture and collaborative practices that guide clinical excellence across our organization.

Developed with input from clinical professionals through surveys, a collaborative retreat and staff feedback, the revised model reflects our shared commitment to delivering exceptional care. Inspired by one of our of RNs, the model features a tree set against Oregon's beautiful Pacific Northwest landscape, symbolizing our strong roots, supportive culture and continued growth. 

Our ‘why’: Patients and community at the center of our model

Our model tells a simple but powerful story:

Grounded in our values and supported by our culture, our practice is driven by organizational strategy, evidence and innovation.

Through shared decision-making, collaboration and continuous improvement, we achieve outcomes that matter — for our patients, our people and our community.

What does this mean for you?

Although Professional Practice Models are often associated with nursing excellence and Magnet® designation, our revised model represents clinical practice across disciplines and reinforces the essential role you as providers play in achieving excellent patient outcomes. 

You bring the model to life every day through evidence-informed clinical decision-making, interprofessional collaboration, patient-centered care, innovation and participation in quality and safety improvement efforts.

The model also recognizes the importance of a supportive practice environment — one that promotes empowerment, physical and psychological safety, transparent communication and adaptability. 

What’s next?

Implementation will occur in two phases: Awareness, focused on introducing the model and building understanding, followed by Enculturation, focused on integrating its principles into everyday clinical practice.

We invite you to explore the revised model below and consider how its elements are reflected in the care you deliver, the teams you collaborate with and the improvements you help advance. We can’t do this without you.