The National Patient Safety Goals are set by the Joint Commission (TJC), an independent nonprofit organization that accredits healthcare organizations in the United States. The Joint Commission NPSG’s goals are designed to address specific areas of concern within healthcare and improve patient safety. The NPSG’s are developed using information about emerging patient safety issues from […]
Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators: A Guide for New Nurses Welcome to this training session on nursing-sensitive quality indicators. As new nurses, understanding these indicators is crucial for ensuring high-quality patient care and safety. Today, we will focus on the indicator of “Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers,” a critical outcome measure in nursing practice. Understanding Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators The […]
The Nurse’s Role in Informatics. Nurses play multiple roles with regard to the informatics that supports healthcare. These roles are crucial for integrating technology into patient care effectively. These roles differ depending on their position and their skills and knowledge base. Informatics includes “the use of information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, […]
The Impact of Healthcare Informatics on Nursing Practice Healthcare Informatics – Discussion One Discussion Board Question: Think of a typical day in your practice setting. Describe the setting and discuss how IT impacts your work in that setting. How does the need for information affect you and those around you? Also, below are two articles […]
The Adoption of Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare Organizations The Affordable Care Act of 2010 marked a significant turning point in the adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) in healthcare organizations. With the requirement of empirical evidence, research on EBP increased, and its application spread to various fields, including allied health professions, education, and healthcare technology. A […]
Risk Management Strategies for Healthcare Organizations Paper Healthcare organizations operate in a complex and highly regulated environment, constantly facing a multitude of risks that can threaten patient safety, financial stability, and regulatory compliance. Proactive risk management has become a critical imperative for these organizations to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare delivery (Knight, 2022). This […]
Root-Cause Analysis and Safety Improvement Plan for Enhancing Patient Safety in Healthcare Settings References: Institute for Healthcare Improvement. (2017). Root Cause and Systems Analysis. Retrieved from http://www.ihi.org Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (2018). Patient Safety Network: Root Cause Analysis. Retrieved from https://psnet.ahrq.gov Root-Cause Analysis and Safety Improvement Plan Completed by: (Student Name) Organization: School […]
