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The definition of quality improvement (QI) is, “Using data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and using improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems” (QSEN, 2003).
The content emphasizes the key elements of quality improvement that the pre-licensure graduate should be competent in upon graduation. Nurses are part of the system of care and their actions affect outcomes for patients and families. Small unit changes can improve patient care.
The AHRQ QIs use hospital administrative data to assess the quality of care provided, identify areas of concern in need of further investigation, and monitor progress over time. This toolkit focuses on the 18 Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs) and the 28 Inpatient Quality Indicators (IQIs).
Listed below are the competencies with a few examples of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for each competency. Patient-Centered Care. Teamwork and Collaboration. Evidence-Based Practice. Quality Improvement. Safety. Informatics.
Quality Improvement. The Quality Improvement QSEN competency focuses on using data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and using improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems. [11]
INTRODUCTION. The QSEN Learning Module series was designed to help both new and experienced faculty integrate the Quality and Safety competencies into their nursing programs.
The Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) project provides a roadmap to transform nursing by integrating 6 competencies: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics. As front-line caregivers, nurses encounter inherent risks in their daily work.
Quality Improvement. The Quality Improvement QSEN competency focuses on using data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and using improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems. [14]
From these, QSEN developed the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for six competencies: (a) patient-centered care, (b) evidence-based practice, (c) teamwork and collaboration, (d) safety, (e) QI, and (f) informatics.
The six QSEN competencies include patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, safety, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. The QSEN competencies can be and should be a framework for your nursing practice.