QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

XI. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT


CORE COMPETENCY 1:
Gathers data for quality improvement

Indicators:
Demonstrates knowledge of method appropriate for the clinical problems identified
Detects variation in the vital signs of the patient from day to day
Reports necessary elements at the bedside to improve patient stay at hospital
Solicits feedback from patient and significant others regarding care rendered

CORE COMPETENCY 2:
Participates in nursing audits and rounds

Indicators:
Contributes relevant information about patient condition as well as unit condition and patient current reactions
Shares with the team current information regarding particular patients condition
Encourages the patient to speak about what is relevant to his condition
Documents and records all nursing care and actions
Performs daily check of patient records/condition
Completes patients records
Actively contributes relevant information of patients during rounds thru readings and sharing with others

CORE COMPETENCY 3:
Identifies and reports variances

Indicators:
Documents observed variance regarding patient care and submits to appropriate group within 24 hours
Identifies actual and potential variance to patient care
Reports actual and potential variance to patient care
Submits report to appropriate groups within 24 hours

CORE COMPETENCY 4:
Recommends solutions to identified problems

Indicators:
Gives appropriate suggestions on corrective and preventive measures
Communicates and discusses with appropriate groups
Gives and objective and accurate reporton what was observed rather than an interpretation of the event.