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Hello! My name is Alexandra and I wish you all a warm welcome on joining this new organization from the whole Quality Improvement Council. Today I will assist you in training on the approach of informatics and quality indicators in nursing. The main objective of today’s session is to develop the best understanding of the improvement of health, quality indicators of nursing, the rationale for using quality indicators, and evidence-based approaches to quality indicators.
Nursing informatics is the approach to the integration of nursing practices with information technology and information to improve healthcare outcomes (Booth et al., 2021). Nursing-sensitive quality indicators are the healthcare outcomes relevant to the patients affected by nursing practices. These are the criteria that indicate the structure, operations, and outcomes of the clinical practices conducted by the nurses (Oner et al., 2020). Such types of quality indicators help in monitoring health status and improving the outcomes and ultimately the patient experience.
The quality indicators are directly related to the quality services of the healthcare organizations. It is the primary responsibility of organizations and nurses to provide excellent healthcare to patients which cannot be provided without tracking the outcomes and health status (Mangold & Pearson, 2017). For this purpose, quality indicators have been introduced to keep the track of healthcare services and their outcomes. The process involves the collection, analysis, and then critical evaluation of the patient information which predicts the specific outcomes. Nursing informatics helps in improving patient safety and ultimately in achieving the desired objectives in healthcare settings (Savitz et al., 2022). The knowledge and skills of nurses are evaluated through the quality indicators which are divided into three main categories that include process, structure, and patient outcomes.
Now we proceed to the next topic which is the use of NDNQI developed by the American Nursing Association to track the clinical performances of nurses. The National Database of Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators is the most prestigious and only national database which provides detailed reports on the process, outcomes, and structure indicators on a quarterly and annual basis for the evaluation of nursing practices (Merkley et al., 2018). Capella 4040 Assessment 4. It has established a strong link between the nursing staff level and the outcomes of patients and recommends strategies to improve patient care. it has a direct role in decreasing the span of patient stay in the hospital, increasing patient safety reducing healthcare costs (Gathara et al., 2020). NDNQI has set standards by providing a code of ethics for nurses according to which the nurses should promote and make efforts for patient rights protection including safety and health.
Selection of the Particular Quality Indicator and Justification for its Selection
I selected the particular quality indicator as registered nurses for the certification of the nurses and providing proper training. Training, knowledge, and education have a direct impact on the quality of nurse performance. The lack of these metrics compromises the quality of care and nurse performance in clinical settings. Due to inadequate knowledge and skills, the patient population particularly the older ones are not managed effectively (Taveira et al., 2022). The nursing leader identified the gaps in the training of staff on palliative care. The outcomes of training were evaluated. The analysis was carried out by including 9458 nurses in the study and the most important factors relevant to the education, skills, and behaviors of nurses were considered.
Online surveys were conducted which demonstrated that registered nurses have better skills and performance than non-registered nurses. However, other certain barriers include the lack of communication skills, care coordination, and use of language skills which need to be minimized (Taveira et al., 2022). These gaps, improper training, and lack of proper diagnostics and care can result in significant harm to the patients. A registered nurse can meet all these criteria and fulfill all the requirements to provide the best patient care (Zhang et al., 2021).
Licensed nurses can provide full-time care to patients and help in the proper diagnosis and treatment that leads to the quick recovery of patient
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