NSE 12A/B Chapter 10, 36, 37, 40: NSE 12 Week 12 Readings
30 Nov 2016
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High-quality practice environments produce better patient outcomes and more satisfied patients and staff. Quality improvement (qi): an organizational philosophy that seeks to meet clients" needs and exceed their expectations by using a structured process that selectively identifies and improves all aspects of service. Authoritative statements used by the profession in describing the responsibilities for which its practitioners are accountable: care and best practice guidelines. Care guidelines encompass best practice guidelines, which are statements to assist in providing care according to the best evidence available. Guidelines can be developed by single disciplines or can be multidisciplinary in focus. Reveals whether interventions are effective, whether patients progress, how well standards are being met, and whether changes are necessary. Outcomes are conditions to be achieved as a result of care. Patient safety has been recognized as a crucial component of health care safety.
