Consider how the role of quality improvements and quality improvement theories might affect how you interact and treat your patients

Leading Organizations for Quality Improvement Initiative

DEFINITIONS OF QUALITY

INTRODUCTION

Consider how the role of quality improvements and quality improvement theories might affect how you interact and treat your patients. How do you determine what will meet the needs of those you serve, as well as what will meet the needs of your nursing practice? Whether through specific data driven inquires, government agencies, advocacy groups, or education, there are many ways in which quality is measured, assessed, and evaluated in the field of nursing. With the focus always on patient care and safety, these quality measures allow a future DNP-prepared nurse to consider the best approaches to treating and caring for patients. This week, you will explore quality indicators to improve patient care. You will explore the different theories and practices of quality improvement and consider the influence of these theories and practices on the field of nursing.

Reference:

· Chen, Q., Liu, D., Zhou, C., & Tang, S. (2020). Relationship between critical thinking disposition and research competence among clinical nurses: A cross‐sectional study.  Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29 (7–8), 1332–1340. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15201

· Analyze nurse-sensitive indicators

· Analyze influence of quality improvement theories and philosophies on development of nurse-sensitive indicators

· Evaluate nurse-sensitive indicators in influencing nursing practice and practice settings