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Methods: The study was carried out with 57 nurses (clinical nurses and ward managers) in eight focus groups from five public hospitals. Template analysis, using the Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services framework, was used. The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guide was followed in planning and reporting this research.

Results: Three types of nursing leadership were identified: traditional leadership, medium leadership and transformational leadership. Traditional leadership was the most frequent, with a predominance of bureaucratic tasks for ward managers, so implementation of evidence-based practice is difficult.

Implications for nursing management: Clinical nurses demand more empowerment for decision-making, and ward managers need clarity of roles. To create an environment favourable to evidence-based practice, it is necessary consider the role of the transformational leader.

In January 2015 City Council adopted the Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Management Plan to provide a strategic long range plan for management and operation of the historic area and park site. The plan was developed after several years of community engagement with many stakeholder groups, including the Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group and later, the Fort Ward Park Implementation Monitoring Group.

In spring of 2023 DRPCA and OHA/Archaeology completed the study and community engagement to improve playground accessibility. Staff are proceeding with design and permitting for Option B, moving the playground to the top of the hill. Community engagement is planned for June 26.

Construction of the accessible pathway that connects the picnic shelter, Van Dorn Street sidewalk, and Area 2 parking was completed in June 2023. See Implementation Projects, below, for more information.

The Office of Historic Alexandria (OHA) is working with members of the Fort descendant community on two memorial projects in Fort Ward Park, including memorials and permanent fencing around key burial sites. New permanent fencing was installed in October to protect four burial areas.

City of Alexandria community members are invited to attend an upcoming meeting to receive updates on the Fort Ward Park Playground relocation as determined through community and stakeholder engagement that began in 2022. The relocation of the playground supports objectives of the approved Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Management Plan to enhance park accessibility and meet ADA standards. During these meeting, staff will provide updates on the design development process to move the existing playground uphill from its current location and there will be a portion for Q&A from participants.

Staff will provide updates on the playground accessibility design process. The last community meeting was held on May 11, 2023, where staff presented the final playground location. To improve access to the playground, the playground will be moving to the top of the hill from it's current location. Attendees may attend the virtual meeting or open house to learn more about the playground design process.

City staff will hold a community informational meeting about the installation of permanent fencing around the Park's Fort community burial sites and cemeteries. During the meeting staff will review the scope of work to be performed, including the selected fencing style, and the layout of fencing that will be used to demarcate the Old Grave Yard, the Adams burial plot, the Clark burial site, and the Jackson Cemetery. The meeting will convene at the Museum parking lot for a walk to each of the four burial sites. The Beitzell Fence Company, based in Gainesville, Virginia, was awarded the project. Installation is scheduled to take place the last week of September. Staff from the Office of Historic Alexandria, including a City archaeologist, will be on-site to monitor the installation work. To RSVP, contact Susan Cumbey, susan....@alexandriava.gov or call 746.4848. Attendees may choose to drive or walk to each location. City provided transportation between burial sites will be available upon request by submitting your request to Susan Cumbey by September 15, Noon.

The community is invited to attend a virtual community meeting about two potential locations (Sites B and D) for relocating the existing playground to a more accessible location in the park. The meeting recording will be available the day after the meeting. Persons unable to attend the virtual meeting may provide feedback to the project manager at: jud...@alexandriava.gov

The community is invited to attend open houses about two potential locations (Sites B and D) for relocating the existing playground to a more accessible location in the park. Anyone may stop by to view display boards. Handouts and reports will be available. Persons unable to attend the open house may provide feedback to the project manager at: jud...@alexandriava.gov or on the community comment form

Fort Ward Park Meadow Restoration Community Meeting

November 19, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Join staff from the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities and Natural Resources Division to learn about meadow restoration in Fort Ward Park. The meeting will convene at the Braddock Road parking lot, and will include a walking tour of the meadow area. Staff will discuss the process to restore the meadow and to re-establish its boundaries. The process will involve identifying vegetation that will be saved including trees which may be significant to the Fort community. Restoration efforts will occur over several seasons.

The community is invited to attend a virtual community meeting to review options for improving accessibility to the Fort Ward Park Playground. The presentation will include options looked at during the May 21 Community Site Walk. Comments about the proposed playground sites will continue to be accepted. Comments may be sent to: jud...@alexandriava.gov

Community meeting: The community is invited to attend a site walk with City staff to review options for improving accessibility to the Fort Ward Park playground. The meeting will be held on Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m. at Fort Ward Park, 4301 West Braddock Road.

The meeting will provide an opportunity for the community to learn about projects and initiatives recommended in the Fort Ward Park & Museum Area Management Plan and the Fort Ward Interpretative Plan.

The goal of this project is to expand interpretation in Fort Ward Park to include the full range of its history, especially including the African American experience and the post-Civil War Fort community. Fort Ward's Civil War history will remain a core theme, but new elements will explore the legacy of that pivotal era.

The City of Alexandria has retained the firm of Design Minds of Fairfax, Virginia to prepare a Master Interpretive Plan for Fort Ward Park. The public is invited to attend meetings of the Fort Ward Interpretive Committee which are announced on the Calendar of Events for the City and the Office of Historic Alexandria.

After the Civil War, a neighborhood known as The Fort grew up around Fort Ward. The City of Alexandria is working with members of the Fort descendant community on two memorial projects in Fort Ward Park, including a memorial for the cemetery of the Jackson family, shown above.

Fort Ward Accessibility Improvements

These projects are intended to improve accessibility throughout the park, and provide compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Projects are consistent with the Fort Ward Management Plan recommendations. An overview of these projects was presented at the December 11, 2019 Capital Projects meeting. For additional information, contact the project manager, Judy Lo, Park Planning, 703.746.5490, jud...@alexandriava.gov.

Fort Ward Playground Access Improvements

This current playground location in Area 1 is situated at the bottom of a steep hill with poor drainage. Improvements will include new picnic tables and benches, new swings, a water fountain, natural play equipment, and plantings.

Fort Ward Picnic Shelter Accessible Pathway

This project will provide an accessible pedestrian pathway connecting the picnic shelter to accessible parking located in Area 2. The new path will extend to Van Dorn Street and improve access from the north side of the park. As part of the stormwater management requirements, the path will be constructed with permeable pavers. Twenty trees will also be planted in the 'Woodlands Area' , located east of the picnic shelter (shown on Plate 20 of the Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Management Plan) to comply with stormwater management requirements.